{"id":547,"date":"2018-11-01T22:17:41","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T22:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accessibletown.gg\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&p=547"},"modified":"2018-11-01T22:17:41","modified_gmt":"2018-11-01T22:17:41","slug":"improve-your-buildings-access","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/matter.gg\/accessible-town-2018\/portfolio-items\/improve-your-buildings-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve your Buildings Access"},"content":{"rendered":"

10 simple steps to make your building more accessible<\/h3>\n
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  1. Are there any designated parking spaces for disabled motorists and are these clearly signposted?<\/li>\n
  2. Ensure the entrance to the premises is accessible by providing a level threshold.<\/li>\n
  3. Are the entrance doors and internal circulation doors wide enough for wheelchair access?<\/li>\n
  4. Does the building have an accessible toilet and if so, does it meet current standards in terms of size, layout, facilities and colour contrast?<\/li>\n
  5. Consider acoustics and whether a hearing loop should be installed.<\/li>\n
  6. Ensure there is a good colour contrast between doors, switches and walls, and for any obstructions such as columns.<\/li>\n
  7. Is the signage in a readable sized font with good colour contrast from the background?<\/li>\n
  8. Install suitable fire alarms including strobes for those with hearing impairments.<\/li>\n
  9. Sign up your facility manager to the A4A & CAECourse www.access.gg\/access-training\/<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Check out compliance with the latest Guernsey Technical Standard M \u2018Access to and use of buildings\u2019 www.gov.gg\/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=75185&p=0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>

    The information in this leaflet was provided by Access for All<\/a><\/p>\n

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