BUILDINGS BUILDINGS BUILDINGS

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BUILDINGS BUILDINGS BUILDINGS

• ACCESS BUXTON
• ACCESS NEW MILLS
• ACCESS GLOSSOP
• ACCESS HOPE VALLEY

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ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS

• GETTING IN
• GETTING ON
• GETTING OUT

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Introductions

• Getting in
• How did you get here? How did you find out about
  it? What attracted you?
• Getting on
• Chat to neighbours and introduce yourself
• Getting out
• What do you want from this workshops?

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Purpose of workshop

• Allay your fears
• Provide you with some clear information
• Provide you with actions you can go away and do
  now
• Give you some contacts of who else can help.

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DDA 1995 or 2004?

• DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT
• ACCESS STATEMENTS
• WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?

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Disability Discrimination Act 1995

• Employment by 2004
• Goods and Services by 2004
• Education by 2007
• Transport by 2015

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Disability Discrimination Act

• The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 requires
  you to make reasonable adjustments
• Reasonable adjustments mean you will need to do
  what is practical and affordable in your
  situation
• Different people have different needs

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Sight

• Contrasting colours on signs
• Providing large print
• Using Braille
• Avoiding obstacles and clutter
• Keeping floors clear
• Audio descriptive

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Hearing

• Installing a hearing loop system
• Having a visual as well as audible alarm
• Minimising background noise
• Good lighting so the person can see your face
• Avoid obstructing face when talking
• Providing pen paper to write messages

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Mobility

• Access to building (transport, approach)
• Width of doorways and aisles
• Height of counters and handles
• Evenness of flooring
• Accessibility of WC facilities

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Learning disabilities

• Providing clear, concise and consistent signs
• Writing in plain English using pictures and
  images
• Being non-judgemental towards all visitors and
  responding courteously

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Hidden disabilities

• e.g. Arthritis, Asthma, etc.
• Ensuring staff dont make assumptions about what
  a person can or cannot do. Their impairment may
  not be obvious

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Summary

• Courtesy costs nothing
• Meeting and greeting
• General attitudes
• Communication

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Not just your building

• Are your services accessible?
• Is your information accessible?
• Our your volunteering and employment
  opportunities accessible?

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ACCESS STATEMENTS

• WHAT? Plan for organisation
• WHY ? Conform to legislation
• HOW? Ask for support
• WHEN? Now