Changing places assessment
What Is A Changing places assessment?
Our Changing Places assessments focus on providing comprehensive evaluations to ensure seamless accessibility in changing places facilities. Our team, proficient in accessibility standards and guidelines, performs meticulous assessments of your facilities.
We concentrate on critical elements including layout, space requirements, equipment, fixtures, and amenities, ensuring they comply with the specific needs of individuals with complex disabilities. Our assessments take into account the unique requirements for changing tables, hoists, supportive seating, adequate manoeuvring space, and appropriate hygiene facilities.
We offer detailed recommendations to enhance the accessibility and functionality of the facility, making sure it meets Changing Places standards. By optimizing these critical factors, we work towards creating an environment that is not only compliant with regulations, but also supportive of the dignity and independence of individuals with complex disabilities.
Opting for our Changing Places assessments signifies your commitment to providing inclusive and dignified facilities for all users. Our primary goal is to assist you in creating spaces that promote independence, comfort, and privacy, meeting the unique needs of individuals with complex disabilities.
Choose our Changing Places assessments to ensure seamless accessibility and inclusivity for your facilities. Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements and allow us to assist in creating fully accessible changing places.
Why Would I Need A Changing places assessment?
A Changing Places Assessment is a crucial need for our clients focused on creating or managing public facilities that prioritize inclusivity and accessibility for everyone, including individuals with complex disabilities.
The primary reason our clients require a Changing Places Assessment is to ensure their facilities meet the specific Changing Places standards and guidelines. These standards, set to provide safe and comfortable spaces for people with complex disabilities, are a fundamental aspect of creating an inclusive environment. Compliance is not only a matter of regulation but also a responsibility towards providing dignity and independence to these individuals.
Another reason is to enhance the functionality and accessibility of their facilities. A comprehensive assessment helps identify any potential issues or barriers that might hinder accessibility. With our detailed recommendations, our clients can optimize their facilities, ensuring seamless usability and promoting a positive user experience for everyone.
Finally, a Changing Places Assessment reaffirms a commitment to inclusivity. It communicates to the public that the facility is thoughtfully designed and managed with the needs of people with complex disabilities in mind. This not only enhances the facility’s reputation but also contributes to a more inclusive and empathetic society.
Need More Information?
- Australian Building Codes Board – Understanding the NCC [PDF]
- Victorian Building Authority – Performance Solution Procedures and Documentation
- Victorian Building Authority – Access to Buildings for people with a disability
- Victorian Building Authority – Performance Solution Webinar for Building Surveyors [YouTube]
- National Construction Code – How It Works