If you’re in the planning stages of opening a new venue, there are so many accessible design elements you can incorporate, like making your space step-free. Even if you’re working with a current space, there are plenty of retrofitting options. Make sure the way to the counter, bathrooms and exits/entries aren’t blocked with stools, tables or other objects – this makes a world of difference for people using canes or guide dogs if they can navigate a consistent and predictable layout.
When it comes to sharing good food and drink with all of Sydney, the saying ‘the more the merrier’ never rang more true. It’s certainly the case for the City of Sydney’s Access Means Business campaign. Two in three people with low vision or blindness don’t feel confident heading out, and this campaign is targeting that.
When was the last time you considered how accessible your business was? Maybe on the surface it seems to tick boxes, but there are so many small changes you can make to welcome people with low vision and blindness, who you didn’t even realise were bypassing your venue. We’re counting down five simple ways you can make a better dining experience for all the people walking through your doors, and for people with friendly Guide Dog companions, you can access a fantastic self-advocacy toolkit here.