Access Keys
Access Keys are customised accessibility guides that provide convenient information about accessing venues, events and programs.
They are universally designed and suitable for all people, regardless of ability.
Access Keys help users understand what to expect from a specific experience before attending, help to determine the suitability of an experience, help to alleviate anxiety about visiting new places, support the interpretation of circumstances and process new concepts whilst in attendance and are also a great tool for fostering independence.
Access Key information may include:
- Instructions on getting to a chosen venue or event
- Parking
- Layout
- Access in and around a venue or event
- Reception/ticketing locations and services
- Identification of staff by uniform
- Toilets including their environmental specifications
- Food and beverage services
- Programming
- Experiences
- Accessible offerings
Access Keys are universally designed for a wide audience regardless of ability. This may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Ageing population
- Parents with prams
- Educators
- Intellectual disabilities
- Severe language disorders
- Acquired brain injuries
- Sensory impairment
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Dementia
- Deaf or hard of hearing
- Temporary disability
- Alzheimer’s
- Attention deficit hyper disorder (ADHD)
- Down syndrome
- Mental illness (anxiety, depression)
- Stroke
- Cognitive impairment
- Vision impairment
- People who do not speak English or Overseas visitors
Download Access Keys
Bendigo Library Access Key - Text Only
This text only Access Key has been formatted for people with low vision or who are blind and use assistive technology to access documentation.
Emergency Relief Centre Access Key - Text Only
This text only Access Key has been formatted for people with low vision or who are blind and use assistive technology to access documentation.
Emergency Relief Centre Access Key Social Story
Emergency Relief Centre Access Key Social Story
Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre Access Key
Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre Access Key
Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre Access Key - Text Only
Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre Access Key - Text Only
Kangaroo Flat Library Access Key - Text Only
This text only Access Key has been formatted for people with low vision or who are blind and use assistive technology to access documentation.