Disabled Access Consultancy offers interpretation of standards and regulations for disable access
Disabled Access Consultancy is involved in legislation with respect to disabled access. Disabled Access Consultancy assists clients regarding interpretation on disability discrimination legislation, Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards for people with disability, state building regulations and so on.
Australian Standards for the disabled provide the technical specifications for usability of buildings, related facilities. It also talks about achieving accessibility for the disabled people. Most of these standards are not mandatory while constructing a building but parts of the Disability Discrimination Act may become mandatory.
Some of the considerations suggested by Disabled Access Consultancy for providing access to the disabled are sufficient space circulation, provision of adequate hinge, provision of side door margins in door ways and so on. Space is also required to maneuver wheelchairs in hallways, walkways, toilets and similar places.
Disabled Access Consultancy also suggests placing transfer support and handrails for easier and assisted mobility. Supports are useful in doorways as well. Transfer support is also useful in showers and toilets. This can be achieved through the placement of grab rails in washrooms.
20-Jun-2008