Most countries around the world have legislation to ensure that public spaces are accessible for the whole population.
In Australia, this is the Disability Discrimination Act. In the United States of America, this is the Americans with Disabilities Act.
These acts make it against the law for providers of goods, services and facilities to discriminate against people with disabilities. It also means that customers with disabilities have the right to enter a venue if customers without a disability are able to do so.
Meeting the legislative requirements is the bare minimum for accessibility. To create a fully inclusive business, businesses must look beyond the legislation and aim for best practice inclusion in product and service delivery.
As Accessibull Eats is a volunteer initiative that does not have limited liability, it is not able to provide information to help businesses meet their legislated requirements. This is why the guidelines do not specify exact space and height measurements. Instead, Accessibull Eats can guide businesses through the masses of information available elsewhere towards what is most useful and relevant.
For guidance on meeting ADA or DDA requirements, please visit the relevant websites or consult an access consultant.
For more information
- Disability Discrimination Act (Australia)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (United States of America)
- Great Lakes ADA Center (Mid West USA)
- Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (Chicago, USA)
- Inclusive City of Melbourne (Melbourne, AUS)
- Organisational directory of Access Consultants (worldwide)