4.11. Accessibility Audits in Infrastructure Projects

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an accessibility audit?

   Hint

   Think of why we evaluate buildings.

2. 2.

   Name one type of accessibility audit.

   Hint

   Consider the environment around us.

3. 3.

   What does an accessibility audit aim to do?

   • Identify business opportunities
   • Evaluate compliance with accessibility norms
   • Assess staff performance

   Hint

   Think about who the audit is meant to help.

4. 4.

   True or False: Physical audits only affect new buildings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if retrofitting is necessary.

5. 5.

   Given the following scenario, detail the steps to conduct an accessibility audit for a public library: Assess the entry points, identify digital platforms, and collect user feedback.

   Hint

   Think of the audit stages we've discussed.

6. 6.

   A company has been fined for not complying with accessibility standards. What steps should they take to rectify this issue based on audit recommendations?

   Hint

   Focus on both immediate and follow-up actions.