Making village halls accessible
June 25, 2018

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We have submitted guidance to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority and its Community Partnership group with regards to access to village halls and other community facilties.
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There is a move towards encouraging volunteer committees to oversee local facilities. If this happens, it is essential that access is made a priority, in order that everyone can use and benefit from these facilities. Our communities are enormously diverse and consideration must be given to the access requirements of all parts of community.Â
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Here are our pointers for Village Hall Committees:
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Things to check and manage OUTSIDE the facility
Disabled Parking – Number and Layout / Signage
Flat and Level Access / Ramps / Guardrails
Paths / Puddling / Leaf litter / Dog Fouling
Lighting / Glare
Door Entrance Features / Handles / Door Closers / Intercom / Thresholds / Automated Doors / Ramps
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Things to check and manage INSIDEÂ the facilityÂ
Reception / Lowered Desktop / Knee Space / Contrast
Hearing Loops at Reception and Public Rooms / Background Noise / Sound Deadening
Circulation Space – No Clutter
Seating with Armrests
Accessible WC to BS8300
Baby Changing Facilities
Wayfinding
Fire Alarms – Audible and Visible
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
Décor
Floor Surfaces
Future Provision – Changing Places WC
References: BS8300: 2018, Scottish Building Standards