Planning for better access

Planning for access presents a range of benefits for people with disabilities and the wider community including seniors, people with young children and people who may not speak English.

Appropriate planning for access can often be done at little additional cost or impost if adopted as part of the general planning process.  Planning for access is a legislative requirement for new building work or renovation work.

The following key elements of planning for better access provide links to:

• How to making buildings and facilities accessible
• How to make services accessible
• How to make information accessible
• Staff training in disability awareness
• Conducting accessible events and meetings
• Consulting people with disabilities
• Universal design and Universal design principles (for houses and buildings)
• Business and community organisations - introduction for management on providing access