Why is Wheelchair Accessibility important? Wheelchair Accessibility is a basic human right and an essential component of inclusivity and diversity. People in a wheelchair should have equal access to Melbourne because everyone deserves the opportunity to participate fully in society, regardless of their physical abilities. Working in the disability sector for over 10 years in …
Ensuring Accessibility for All: A Guide to Making Your Business More Inclusive Having worked with people with a disability for over 10 years, and having both family members and friends with a disability, we have experienced the affects of a lack of accessibility on everyday lives. People not being able to leave their homes because …
If you are not a person who has a disability, you may be wondering what exactly is disabled accessible in Melbourne? That’s a good question! Well, there is lots that is disabled accessible in Melbourne, including; the Melbourne Zoo, NGV International, ArtVo, the Australian Sports Museum, ACMI, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Aquarium, Immigration Museum, and the …
Wheelchair Accessibility is a Human Right Did you know that the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) makes it against the law for public places to be inaccessible to people with a disability? This means that places like; Public footpaths and walkways, Educational institutions, Shops and department stores, Cafes, restaurants, pubs, Parks, public swimming pools, public toilets, and pedestrian malls, Hairdressers and beauty salons …
For people without a disability, it may be hard to fully grasp the importance of disabled access in the community or, how the lack of accessibility in various areas can gravely impact the lives of people with disability. This can include such common things as; getting on and off public transport, maintaining a job, visiting …