Something to think about…. Accessibility is not necessarily just about wheelchair access………..
Q Do you find it hard to read some signs from a distance? A You could benefit from clearer signage Q Have you ever found it hard to determine which tap is hot or cold? A You could benefit from clearly visible hot and cold indicators on taps,. Q Do you often wonder which floor the lift has arrived at? A You could benefit from audio and visual floor level indicators Q Do you ever go to pull open a door and find it’s a push? A You could benefit from clearer signage around doors Q Do you worry what would happen if the lift broke down? A You could benefit from well trained staff who know the exit procedure Q Have you been walking and needed to sit down and could not find a seat? A You could benefit from seats placed around grounds and buildings. Q Have you ever thought you were at the bottom of the stairs but still found you had a step to go? A You could benefit from clearer markings on the top and bottom steps. Q Have you ever had difficulty carrying out simple tasks with your hands? A You could benefit from many of the recommended criteria e.g. grab-rails, wide corridors and doors and lever-type taps. Q Do you ask for directions but only catch the first part of the answer? A You could benefit from clear signage at regular intervals Q Do you find it hard to hear someone speak above background noise? A You could benefit from placing away from areas of noise. Q Do you find the restaurant menu too hard to read? A You could benefit from larger, clearer font types Q Do you find lights too bright or direct? A You could benefit from even, soft and diffused light Q Do you find teletext useful on TV’s? A You may benefit from the provision of captioning Q Have you ever had heavy luggage or a child’s pram to lift up steps or stairs? A You could benefit from ramps with resting places as an alternative to steps.
Accessible Environments are Accessible to All
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