{"id":1898,"date":"2019-07-24T09:11:30","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T08:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disabilityawareness.training\/?p=1898"},"modified":"2019-07-24T09:11:30","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T08:11:30","slug":"got-a-meeting-with-a-wheelchair-user-make-sure-youve-considered-these-five-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.krackeddigital.co.uk\/?p=1898","title":{"rendered":"Got a meeting with a wheelchair user? Make sure you\u2019ve considered these five things."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1. The venue is everything.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are meeting with a wheelchair user regarding a potential project, or even inviting the team out for post work drinks, there\u2019s a few things you should be thinking about to ensure it runs smoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Parking and Public Transport.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWheelchair\nusers don\u2019t just have to think about a venue; how they\u2019re going to get to said\nlocation is just as important. Regardless of where you meet, make sure that\nthere\u2019s accessible parking and\/or an accessible tube station or bus stop\nnearby. If all else fails, a taxi could be an option.  If you happen to be ordering this for the\nwheelchair user, please make sure it has any necessary accessible facilities to\nsuit their needs.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. We all need to go!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accessible Bathrooms should be a big factor in your venue consideration. Everyone gets nervous before a meeting or interview. There\u2019s NOTHING worse than being unable to relieve yourself because the tiny toilet cubicle is inaccessible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Allow time. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We live in a very fast world but when meeting with a wheelchair user try and leave a bit more time in your diary. It\u2019s nothing to do with sympathy; it will just allow them time to get a coffee, freshen up and settle without feeling it\u2019s a race! Especially if you’ve chosen a busy location, they can’t squeeze through the crowd as quickly as others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Anything you\u2019re unsure of? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just ask! Chances are, the wheelchair user will be able to\ntell you everything you need to know, and will know what assistance they might\nrequire much better than you will (and that\u2019s more than okay!) That just leaves\nyou time to prepare for the perfect meeting, conference or soiree. Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026And now you know these hints and tips, make sure you put them into action and share them with your colleagues and friends.\u00a0 Accessibility and inclusion is so much sweeter when we don\u2019t have to ask for it to be implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about how we can support your business and workforce check out our disability awareness training<\/a> and accessibility audits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Help us reach more people with our free tips and insights by sharing this article with your network. Keep up to date with all our latest disability awareness training, top tips<\/a>, and news by joining us on twitter @EnhanceTheUK<\/a>. #EnhanceTheUK <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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