You can use these to narrow your search by filtering your results using the following Access Symbols. You can find details of what each Accessibility Symbol means below, as well as some of the common terms we use to describe access to and around a venue.
Accessibility Symbols
Accessible Accommodation
Accessible accommodation with step-free access and an accessible en-suite shower or bathroom. Door opening widths minimum 75cm and manoeuvring space of 150cm x 150cm in the room.
Accessible Bathroom
Accessible toilet with step-free access and a manoeuvring space of 150cm x 150cm. Door opening widths a minimum of 75cm. A transfer space with a dropdown rail available and wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
Accessible Changing Room
Accessible changing room with step free access, a manoeuvring space of 150cm x 150cm and an accessible shower facility. Door opening widths minimum 75cm and a dry seat for changing which includes at least one wall-mounted grab rail.
Accessible Fitting Room
Accessible fitting room with step-free access and a manoeuvring space of 150cm x 150cm. Door opening widths minimum 75cm and a seat for changing which includes at least one wall-mounted grab rail.
Accessible Hotel Room
Manoeuvring space of 150cm x 150cm, path minimum width of 75 cm between all facilities and business services, door opening a minimum width of 75 cm, an accessible bathroom, entrance with no slope/ minimal slope, automatic doors or manual doors.
Accessible Shower
Level access self-contained shower with manoeuvring space of 150cm x 150cm. Door opening widths minimum 75cm.
Ambulant Toilet
Toilet suitable for use by ambulant disabled people with step-free access (includes horizontal/dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet).
Assistive Listening
Assistive listening or hearing enhancement system available.
Audio Description
Audio description is readily available.
Audio Format Information
Audio description is readily available.
Bathroom with Grab Rails
Accessible toilet with step-free access and a manoeuvring space of 150cm x 150cm. Door opening widths a minimum of 75cm. A transfer space with a dropdown rail available and wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
Bathroom with Lowered Mirror
Bathroom contains a lowered mirror, so it can be seen in a wheelchair.
Bathroom with Lowered Washbasin
Washbasin reachable from a
wheelchair.
Bathroom with Toilet Chairs
Bathroom contains a toilet chair.
Blue Badge / Accessible Parking Bays
Blue Badge bays within the car
park or on-street.
Braille
Information in Braille is readily
available.
Changing Places Bathroom
Changing Place available with step-free access. This includes an adult-sized changing bench, a sink, a hoist (which accesses all areas) and a centrally located toilet for use with assistance (dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet). Door opening widths a minimum of 75cm.
Companion/Carer Discount
Discount available for companions/carers.
Dementia Friendly
Evidence of a Dementia Friendly initiative has been provided.
Designated Drop-Off Point
Designated drop-off point within 200m.
Facilities for Assistance Dogs
Facilities for assistance dogs (may need to be requested).
Height Under Bed
12cm height allowance under beds in accessible accommodation to allow for the use of a stand hoist.
Hoist
Ceiling or Stand hoist is
available.
Home Visit
The venue offers an 'at home'
service.
Hotel Room with Roll-in Shower
Hotel room shower has a flat and rimless shower.
Hotel Room with Shower Grab Rails
Hotel room accessible bedroom bathroom has with step-free access and a manoeuvring space of 150cm x 150cm. Door opening widths a minimum of 75cm. Wall-mounted grab rails in the shower .
Hotel Room with Shower Seat
Hotel room accessible bedroom bathroom has with step-free access and a manoeuvring space of 150cm x 150cm. Door opening widths a minimum of 75cm. Shower Seat.
Large Print
Information in Large Print (font size 16+) is readily available.
Level Access and Automatic Doors
The approach and circulation is level (this may include the use of lifts). Doors will be automatic and opening widths a minimum of 75cm.
Mobility Impaired Walker
The approach/entrance to the building has no more than three steps. Internal level changes can be overcome by moderate/easy ramps and/or lifts.
On-Site Parking
The venue has its own or
shared car park.
Ramped/Sloped Access and/or Manual Doors
The approach / circulation includes a steep or long ramp/slope without resting areas. Doors may be manual and opening widths a minimum of 75cm.
Safe or Quiet Space Available
Safe or quiet space available. Access to these facilities will vary.
Seats Available
Seating is available (this may need to be requested).
Sign Language
A member of staff trained in sign language is generally available.
Step-Free Standard Toilet
Standard toilets available with step-free access.
Wheelchair Accessible Venue
Manoeuvring space of 150cm x 150cm, path minimum width of 75 cm between all facilities and business services, door opening a minimum width of 75 cm, an accessible bathroom, entrance with no slope/ minimal slope, automatic doors or manual doors.