Access Checklist - The National Disability Authority
Access Checklist - The National Disability Authority
Access Checklist - The National Disability Authority
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<strong>Access</strong> <strong>Checklist</strong><br />
This information is provided as a quick check of access within your organisation. It does not constitute<br />
an <strong>Access</strong> Audit. Detailed information on conducting a formal <strong>Access</strong> Audit and a list of consultants<br />
may be found on the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Disability</strong> <strong>Authority</strong>’s website: www.nda.ie<br />
Yes No<br />
Comments<br />
Building Exterior<br />
Is there a drop-off point close to the main entrance?<br />
Are there any designated accessible parking spaces near<br />
your building?<br />
Is the outside of the building well lit?<br />
Are there any other barriers to the approach of your<br />
building? (i.e. uneven pavement, narrow path, kerb)<br />
Are your main entrance points clearly marked?<br />
What is the most accessible entrance for wheelchair<br />
users?<br />
Is access to the building on level ground?<br />
• Is there a permanent ramp?<br />
• Do you have portable ramps if required?<br />
Are there any steps into your building?<br />
• Do the steps have handrails?<br />
Can someone with a mobility impairment enter your<br />
building unaided?<br />
• Are your main entry doors wide enough for easy<br />
wheelchair access?<br />
• Can they accommodate wide electric wheelchairs?<br />
• Are the doors easy to open?<br />
What assistance or alternative service would you be able<br />
to offer someone who is unable to enter your building?<br />
Reception & Customer Service Areas<br />
Is signage clear?<br />
Are stairs or a lift required to access your services?<br />
• Do steps have handrails?<br />
• Are lift locations clearly signed?<br />
• Can wheelchair users use the lift without<br />
assistance?<br />
Could someone with a mobility impairment be able to<br />
access your services without assistance?<br />
• Are information/payment counters low enough for<br />
a wheelchair user to access?<br />
Could someone with a visual impairment access your<br />
services without assistance?<br />
Kathleen Deery, Ph.D.<br />
University of Wisconsin‐Stout 1
Could someone with a hearing impairment access your<br />
services without assistance?<br />
• Does the building have an induction loop for<br />
individuals with hearing loss?<br />
• Do you have access to interpreter services if<br />
needed?<br />
Does the reception area have space for someone to sit<br />
down if needed?<br />
Do you provide toilets for customers?<br />
• Are there grab bars?<br />
• Would a wheelchair user be able to use the toilet<br />
without assistance?<br />
Printed & Electronic Materials<br />
Do you offer materials in any of the following formats?<br />
• Large Print<br />
• Easy Read Format<br />
• Audio Recording<br />
• Braille<br />
Does your website offer alternative reading formats?<br />
Do you use pictures or diagrams to illustrate complex<br />
concepts?<br />
Do you have a template for producing accessible printed<br />
materials within your organisation?<br />
Do you know how to modify accessibility options on your<br />
computer?<br />
• Font type<br />
• Font size<br />
• Voice Output<br />
• Internet options<br />
Staff Awareness<br />
Have you or any of your staff participated in disability<br />
awareness training?<br />
Are staff members aware of the role of the access officer?<br />
Are key staff members aware of accessibility standards?<br />
Is anyone in your office trained in using sighted guide<br />
techniques?<br />
Is there a written policy on accessibility of goods &<br />
services?<br />
Do staff members know where to go for additional<br />
information or support?<br />
Is disability awareness included in induction training for<br />
new staff?<br />
Kathleen Deery, Ph.D.<br />
University of Wisconsin‐Stout 2
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