Access Audits – Ensuring True Inclusion
An access audit is a detailed assessment of a building, public space, or environment to assist with ensuring it is accessible to all, including people with disabilities.
Why is an access audit important?
It ensures compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and helps prevent potential legal challenges.
It identifies physical barriers that may prevent people from fully accessing a space.
It provides practical and cost-effective solutions to improve accessibility beyond just legal requirements.
It helps businesses and organisations create truly inclusive environments that benefit everyone, including those with disabilities, sensory sensitivities, and mobility challenges.
What does an access audit involve?
A thorough site inspection. Preferably by an NRAC-certified consultant.
A review of how different individuals—considering mobility, dexterity, sensory needs, and cognitive abilities—experience the space.
Benchmarking against relevant accessibility standards.
A clear and achievable action plan with prioritised recommendations.
Advice on cost-effective adjustments and ongoing improvements.
Support in implementing changes and measuring their impact.
True inclusion means looking beyond ramps and door widths—it’s about ensuring that every individual can navigate, enjoy, and fully engage with a space, no matter their abilities. GRD:EDI takes a practical, transparent, and solutions-focused approach to accessibility audits, making improvements that are both realistic and meaningful.