The Built Environment
Over the last several years, work has been undertaken on revising the current disability access provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and the development of a Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Disability Standard on Access to Premises. Finalising the Access to Premises Standard will address the current inconsistencies and confusions between building law and discrimination law.
Until the Access to Premises Standard is adopted, it is suggested that those responsible for the design, construction and certification and operation of buildings address their responsibilities under the DDA with reference to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission's Advisory Note on Access to Premises which can be found at: http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/standards/Access_to_premises/premises_advisory.html
Spinal Injuries Association
Along with the Spinal Injuries Association (in Queensland), Access Recreation believes that accessibility is a human and civil right and that an accessible built environment is a better and safer environment for all.
The Spinal Injuries association undertakes access advocacy and lobbying to achieve equity, equal opportunity and non discriminatory access to accommodation, transport, education, employment, recreation and services (retail, government, medical).
Through their Access Solutions division, the Spinal Injuries Association assists individuals and groups in dealing with access issues that affect their daily lives. For more information, go to: http://www.spinal.com.au
Access Consultants
Individuals and organisations seeking advice about access issues related to the built environment can obtain current and accurate information from the Association of Consultants in Access, Australia Inc. Their web address is: http://www.access.asn.au/
Australian Building Codes Board
(ABCB) is responsible for building regulatory matters Their web address is http://www.abcb.gov.au/
Standards Australia
Standards Australia develops Australian Standards® of public benefit and national interest and supports excellence in design and innovation through the Australian Design Awards. The AS 1428, Design for access and mobility series, provides design requirements for buildings encompassing the specific needs of people with disabilities. It includes:
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Design for access and mobility - General requirements for access - New building work | |
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Design for access and mobility - Enhanced and additional requirements - Buildings and facilities | |
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Design for access and mobility - Requirements for children & adolescents with physical disabilities | |
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Design for access and mobility - Tactile indicators |
For further information visit the Standards Australia web site at: http://www.standards.org.au/
Access For All Alliance Inc.
Access for All Alliance Inc hosts a website with a range of information primarily related to accessible tourism in Australia. For further information visit their site at http://www.australiaforall.com.au/