INFORMATION FOR TOURISM OPERATORS
Following are a wide range of resources for making your facilities and activities more accessible.

A Guide to Planning Bathrooms and Kitchens is available from the Independent Living Centre NSW. The Guide is published in CD format and provides specific design ideas, tips and hints for making bathrooms and kitchens functional for everyone. Visit http://www.ilcnsw.asn.au/

Providing Access for All is a series of fact sheets from “You’re Welcome” a West Australian Government initiative

Beaches and water recreation areas
Cinemas and theatres
Hotels, motels and other accommodation
Outdoor recreation and tourist attractions
Pedestrian areas
Playgrounds and picnic areas
Recreation centres
Restaurants and cafés
Shops
Swimming Pools
Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Needs of people who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment
Needs of people who are blind or who have a vision impairment

More information is available at
www.perth.wa.gov.au/WAAccess/vis13_waaccess.html

Vision Impaired:
Vision Australia (an organisation which assists those with vision impairment) has a large range of fact sheets on issues relating to people who are blind and vision impaired. The fact sheets range from Accessible design for homes to customer service tips.
Vision Australia

Hearing Impaired:
Listening Systems for Better Hearing At Home And In Public Places

Access Ramps:
Readymade threshold ramps are available