CHECKING A PLACE IS ACCESSIBLE FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO DO NOT TO DO Make sure that spaces are accessible to all, with ramps, elevators, and barrier-free paths. Ensure clear and visible signage to make orientation easier. Check for accessible and equipped bathrooms. Create spaces with adequate lighting and safe paths for those with mobility or vision difficulties. Make sure that furniture is arranged to allow easy passage of wheelchairs. Train staff to ensure adequate assistance for people with disabilities. Check for reserved and easily accessible parking spaces. Do not overlook architectural obstacles that limit mobility. Do not place signs in places that are difficult to access or read. Do not assume that all services are automatically accessible. Do not leave areas poorly lit or with slippery floors. Do not place obstacles that make independent movement difficult. Do not ignore the need for accessibility and inclusion training. Do not overlook the distance between reserved parking spaces and the main entrance. Role-play PROBLEM Exercise 1: a person with a motor disability visits a public office and experiences difficulty gaining access Exercise 2: a visually impaired person enters a museum and has difficulty orienting himself Create an inclusive and accessible environment for all Remove architectural barriers to ensure freedom of movement Promote the autonomy of people with physical disabilities Raise awareness among staff and the public on the importance of accessibility Ensure that spaces and services are adequate for different needs AIMS Location: public office Characters: employee, person with disability Case-study: a person with a disability has difficulty climbing a ramp that is too steep with their wheelchair and asks for help. The employee, showing empathy, apologises for the inconvenience and immediately looks for a solution. After checking, he suggests accompanying the person to a more accessible secondary entrance. In the meantime, he promises to report the problem to management so that accessibility can be improved in the future. EXERCISE 1 Location: museum Characters: receptionist, visually impaired visitor Case-study: a visitor with visual impairment wants to visit the museum but has difficulty orienting himself and asks about accessible routes. The attendant reassures him, explaining that the museum has tactile routes, audio guides, and a tactile map at the entrance. As an immediate solution, he offers to accompany him to the starting point and the first landmarks. The visitor appreciates the care and feels more at ease knowing that there are inclusive services and assistance available along the itinerary. EXERCISE 2 8.1 HANDS ON 353