Disabled Access
British High Commission, Canberra
Consular & Visa Section
British High Commission
Consular & Visa Section
Piccadilly House
39 Brindabella Circuit
Brindabella Business Park, Canberra Airport
CANBERRA ACT 2609
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| Entrances |
Are the entrances clear and unobstructed? All entrances are clear & unobstructed |
| Steps & Staircases |
Are there steps and staircases? Stairs not used by customers (lift available) |
| Ramps |
Are there permanent or mobile ramps? None necessary |
| Lifts & Elevators |
Are lifts and/or elevators available to all floors for accessibility and wheelchair users?
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| Toilets |
Are toilets available to wheelchair users and those with limited physical mobility?
Disabled toilets on ground and first floor |
| Parking |
Are parking spaces available and do they have full transfer space for wheelchairs?
One hour free parking close to building |
| Floor coverings |
Are the floor coverings safe and even? All floor coverings are safe and even |
| Handrails |
Are handrails widely available and easy to grip? Yes - handrails are available |
| Doors |
Are all doors easily accesible to all users? Front door operated by security guard |
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Lighting |
Is there good lighting?
There is good lighting in all areas |
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Emergency/Evacuation |
Are there arrangements for assisting disabled visitors in case of an emergency or evacuation?
There is a seperate procedure for this in the building evacuation plan (professional plan) |
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Phones |
Are they accessible to wheelchair users (what height)? All phones are at desk height |
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Signs |
Are all signs clear, easy to read and use internationally recognised symbols? Signs are clear, easy to read, and use internationally recognisable symbols |
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Braille signs |
Are there braille signs available? There are no braille signs except for 'toilet' signs |
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Guide dogs |
Are guide dogs welcome or not? Guide dogs are welcome |
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Hearing loops |
Are hearing loops installed? There are no hearing loops |
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Minicom & Text phones |
Are minicom or text phones available? There are no minicom or textphones |
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Hearing dogs |
Are hearing dogs welcome or not? Hearing dogs are welcome |
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Interpretation |
Is professional signing interpretation available? No- Not available |
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General physical access