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Services
Access Audits
An Access Audit is the first step towards meeting the requirements of the
DDA and the development of an inclusive environment. Our Access Audit reports will highlight areas of concern, provide prioritised recommendations, and set these within a realistic time frame compatible with your core business.
Undertaking an Access Audit is the first step in ensuring your services and facilities are accessible and, when coupled with evidence that you are planning for the recommended changes, is likely to be looked upon favorably by the courts in the event of your being challenged under the DDA.
Standard ‘Access Audit’
Clearly undertaking an ‘Access Audit’ will enable an organisation to understand how accessible it’s services and facilities are and, by combining this with an ‘Access Statement’ showing that you are planning for the recommended changes, it is likely to be looked upon favourably by the courts in the event of your being challenged under the DDA.
Overview Audit
This is a very popular and cost effective option for small organisation, and is frequently used by larger organisations as a precursor to larger audit projects. Our Overview Audit is a ‘Walk and Talk’ audit through an environment with key representatives of your organisation to identify barriers to access and discuss possible solutions, but no report will be provided.
Acquisition Audit
For any organisation considering the leasing or purchase of a property an acquisition audit will identify any physical adjustments that may be required. Typically this information is useful when negotiating terms with freeholders, managing agents or sellers. It should be remembered that it is the service provider or employer who is responsible for the costs incurred in meeting the obligations and duties of the DDA, and that these costs can be significant. When transferring staff with disabilities to a new building the Acquisition Audit would typically involve discussions with the individual.