Application of the access standards to the built environment

Workshop 2

This session covers the key disability access provisions that should be considered for parks, streets and external public spaces.

The topics include:

On-street and on-site accessible car parking
Streetscape and footpath design principals
Street furniture
Considerations for parks and playgrounds
Principles of inclusive design in public spaces, parks and playgrounds
Considerations for events in parks and public places

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DSAPT Amendment 2026: Due for commencement October 2026

September 7, 2026
Alison Shiels

The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 otherwise known as the Transport Standa...

Design or Construction Constraints? Consider A Performance Solution

September 4, 2026
Alison Shiels

Most people think an access consultant’s job is to identify where a design doesn’t comply; however, our role involves much more ...

Premises Standard Update and Changes in AS 1428.1 2021

February 18, 2025
Chris Flynn

A recent update to The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (DAPS) came into effect on November 23, 2024. Among the changes was the inclusion of a reference t...