Disabled Access Day is held this year on the 16th March 2019 and is all about visiting somewhere that you’ve never been to before and trying something new in an atmosphere of cooperation, safety and fun. It’s about places helping to create opportunities, experiences and a warm welcome.

Here are some key messages to think about during Disabled Access Day and into the future.

We encourage people to try something new. It may be visiting somewhere, trying out something new, watching, listening or simply being there.

Encourage places to create opportunities for disabled visitors to feel confident in exploring somewhere new in a safe, unhurried and welcoming environment.

Raise awareness about the importance of disabled access and encourage conversations between disabled people, businesses and venues.

An opportunity for places that have great accessibility to showcase the services and facilities they provide.

Sometimes people say that it should be every day. It would be fantastic if #AccessDay was every day and society was barrier-free for all. We are not there yet, and until that day comes, Disabled Access Day hopes that with a positive message we can one day achieve that!

Sometimes activities take some extra arranging with additional dedicated time and Disabled Access Day provides an opportunity to do this.