Access for All: Creating accessible places and spaces
A comprehensive guide offering practical and cost-effective solutions to create welcoming and accessible environments for everyone.
There are over 16 million disabled people in the UK (around a quarter of the population). However, many disabled people face significant barriers to accessing both indoor and outdoor spaces. These barriers can be societal, financial, psychological and physical. By removing these barriers, we can ensure that more people can enjoy the positive impact of being active.
Access for All is for everyone, whether you’re a physical activity provider, venue owner, coach, event organiser, volunteer, parent, carer or supporter. This guide will empower you to create easy, practical and cost-effective solutions to enhance accessibility to both indoor and outdoor spaces.
The resource is divided into sections. It can be downloaded and read as a full guide, or you may find it easier to just download and read the section most relevant to you. There is also a user journey map to support you with this resource.
Access for All was co-produced with Jean Hewitt, Technical Lead for Accessible and Inclusive Environments at Buro Happold.
If you need further support with this resource please email info@activityalliance.org.uk or call 08081 756991.
Access for All: Creating accessible places and spaces (full guide)
Click here to download and view the full Access for All guide.
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User journey map
The user journey map is intended to show the journey a person may take when using an indoor and outdoor space, and the areas where they may encounter accessibility issues.
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Introduction
An overview of how Access for All can support you in creating an accessible experience for everyone.
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Creating an accessible welcome
Planning activities and journeys in advance is crucial for many disabled people. Help everyone to confidently take part and be active by offering clear and easy-to-understand information about accessibility.
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Creating accessible indoor spaces
This section offers simple, straightforward solutions for improving accessibility in existing buildings and their surrounding areas. Building regulations ensure
that facilities are accessible to everyone, regardless of disability, age or gender.
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Creating accessible outdoor spaces
This section supports you to create accessible outdoor areas including green spaces such as forests, trails, playgrounds, parks, historical buildings and grounds, woodlands, and nature reserves as well as blue spaces like lakes, rivers, and canals.
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Further support
This section contains a list of links to other charities and organisations that you may find useful. They all provide information to help make spaces more accessible.
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