Services
As access consultants, our expertise lies in providing guidance and advice on how to create and maintain accessible environments for people with disabilities. We have experience and specialised knowledge of the Australian Disability Discrimination Act and related Australian Standards, as well as industry standards and best practices for accessibility in various settings. We are skilled in conducting accessibility audits, identifying barriers and recommending practical solutions to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements. Our knowledge and experience make us an invaluable resource for architects, building managers, and other professionals who seek to ensure their environments are inclusive and accessible for all.
Engaging our access consulting services at the beginning of your project can provide significant benefits. By involving us from the outset, we can help ensure that accessibility considerations are integrated into the design and planning process. Our expertise can also help you avoid legal and regulatory compliance issues, which can result in costly fines and negative publicity. Ultimately, engaging our access consulting services at the beginning of a project can help ensure that the project meets or exceeds accessibility requirements, and that it is truly inclusive for all.
We work across commercial, local government, industrial and residential projects and cover NSW metropolitan, regional and country areas.
Access Reports: preparation of access reports required for Development Applications (DA), Construction Certificates (CC) or Occupation Certificates (OC) for new or ‘affected part’ building works
Performance Solution Reports: for non-compliant building works
Site Audits: on-site access evaluations of existing buildings to identify access barriers and to propose practical & cost-efficient solutions
Site Inspections: consultative advice and inspections for Certifiers and Councils required for Occupation Certificates (OC)
Architectural Plan Review: review & provision of general advice on Access compliance for residential & commercial buildings
Adaptable Housing Reports: compliant with AS4299-1995
Universal Design Reports: incorporating the 7 Design Principles of Universal Design
Luminance Reflective Value (LRV) Design Testing: to ensure compliant luminance contrast
In addition to disability access reports, our organization also prepare NCC Section J energy reports for new or altered commercial buildings, not only ensuring compliance with the Access provisions but also energy efficiency.
Guided by the DDA
The Australian Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) is a federal law that aims to protect the rights of people with disabilities and promote their full and equal participation in Australian society. The law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in a range of areas, including employment, education, access to goods and services, accommodation and public transport.
Under the DDA, it is illegal to discriminate against a person with a disability in a range of areas, including employment, education, access to goods and services, accommodation and public transport. The law also requires employers, service providers, and other organizations to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities, such as providing wheelchair ramps or sign language interpreters.
The DDA is enforced by the Australian Human Rights Commission, which has the power to investigate complaints of discrimination and take legal action against individuals or organisations that breach the law. The DDA has been in place since 1992 and has been amended several times since then to strengthen its protections and address new issues related to disability discrimination.
