I think that you're correct in your approach.
We aim for the standard that improves access for all but sometimes
that's not possible. I would then look at if providing the facility
would increase access for some people but also be clear about the
limitations of the access. We describe limited access all the time in
publicity material, on-line guides etc and this gives people the
information to choose what to do.
Paul
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Sent: 15 November 2011 10:22
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Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] difficult decisions - difficult gradients
Hi,
I have been asked to support a project to provide accessible parking,
access route and accessible toilet for a historic building in North
Wales. The topography of the site is extremely difficult and I fully
support the desire to make every effort to provide inclusive access.
However, after much measuring, re-measuring and head scratching it seems
that from a level accessible parking space to a level space for the road
crossing there is going to be a gradient of between one in ten and one
in eight over about eight metres.
My personal view is that the project should go ahead with the warning
that disabled people should be given advance notice of how steep the
route is and that the ramp must be carefully laid and textured concrete
to ensure both good grip and good drainage and that good quality
handrails must be provided both sides and assistance offered when
needed.
I would welcome comments - but fairly quickly please as this has already
been discussed in detail and is now waiting to go to planning committee.
many thanks,
Vin
Vin West
Secretary Arfon Access Group
Glyn Dwr
Llandwrog Uchaf
Caernarfon
LL54 7RA
01286 880761
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