Accessible environments

Topic: Explores how Facilities team scan identify and remove barriers in offices and public spaces.

Level: Introductory

Audience: Facilities teams or anyone responsible for aspects of the built environment

Standard length: 90 mins

Objective: Examine the accessibility of spaces, including the physical, sensory, and social elements.

Designed for Facilities teams or anyone responsible for aspects of the built environment, this session explores the many dimensions of an accessible environment. Moving beyond just physical elements, learners will explore barriers to accessibility in built environments across a variety of experiences.

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

• Recognize barriers that exclude people with disabilities from communities, buildings, and programs
• Understand the various components of environments beyond just the physical elements, including sensory and social elements
• Identify opportunities for improvement in creating more inclusive spaces