As I am fond of saying, “you don’t know what you don’t know”. Thankfully when it comes to accessibility of our station buildings, documents and communications, others have done the work for us with these easy to use checklists:
- AusCamps Association have made this fantastic resource for assessing access that includes background info on legislative requirements and suggestions for changes to improve access of marketing materials, signs and communication, emergency management, public phones and transport, parking, paths, buildings, doorways, stairs, ramps, floors, lighting, furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor activities and more. Very comprehensive and well laid out. Recommended. http://www.auscamps.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FullAccessibility_Checklist.pdf
- The ACT Inclusion Council have produced this guide and checklist, “Disability Confidence Canberra” http://actinclusion.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/7391_NICAN_DCC-Manual-FA-2.pdf
- The Hawesbury City Council have an Access and Inclusion checklist form that talks about the access dimensions of marketing, customer service, parking, paths and entrances, pedestrian safety, ramps and stairs, doorways, reception, customer waiting areas, floors, signage, meeting rooms, kitchen areas, toilets, evacuation information, transport and footpaths to your services at https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/69160/Access-and-Inclusion-Checklist-2014-June.pdf
- The Australian Network on Disability Event Accessibility checklist signals what to look for when choosing an event venue, making invitations, marketing and communications, wayfinding, room arrangement, audio-visuals, presentations and catering: https://www.and.org.au/pages/event-checklist.html
- The Queensland Government has advice about building codes and Universal Design here: https://www.qld.gov.au/disability/business/building
- This quick online assessment can get you started. https://accessandinclusionindex.com.au/overview/quick-self-assessment/
If you don’t have the time, think about paying for an accessibility audit. The Australian Human Rights Commission recommends http://www.access.asn.au
Enjoy!
Community Radio Inclusion Support Project (CRISP) 