Accessibility guide
Accessibility can be understood as access and inclusion in different areas of society. Accessibility means that places, environments and services work for everyone, regardless of functional ability. Accessibility can be addressed in different areas.
Different types of accessibility
- Physical accessibility means access to the physical environment and premises.
- Cognitive accessibility means that information and tasks should be easy to understand. This may include providing information in plain language, giving clear instructions, ensuring that there is someone to ask, and allowing sufficient time to think and ask questions if something is unclear.
- Sensory accessibility involves taking into account people who may become overwhelmed by excessive sensory input. This may include ensuring that noise levels are not too high and reviewing lighting and other environmental stimuli.
Accessibility needs
You can use the following tags to indicate how the assignment has been adapted for accessibility.
Accessible entrance
The entrance has no steps or has a ramp with a maximum slope of 1:12. Any thresholds are no higher than 2.5 cm. The door to the premises is at least 80 cm wide.
Accessible toilet
The door width is at least 80 cm. If there is a threshold, it is no higher than 2.5 cm.
Accessible transport service (färdtjänst)
There is the possibility for accessible transport services to reach all the way to the association’s premises or the location where the volunteer assignment takes place.
Allergies
We avoid serving food that may cause allergic reactions (for example nuts, food containing lactose or gluten) or offer suitable alternatives. We avoid strong scents in products such as soaps.
Cognitive impairment
We can adapt the volunteer assignment for people with cognitive impairment (which may involve memory difficulties, difficulty following instructions, reduced concentration, limited attention, and difficulties with planning and structuring).
Companion support
It is possible to bring a companion or personal assistant to the volunteer assignment.
Guide dog
Guide dogs are allowed in our activities, and we ensure, for example, that water is available for the dog.
Hearing loop
A hearing loop or other technical equipment for people with hearing impairments is available (or can be arranged).
Reading impairment
We can adapt the volunteer assignment for people with reading impairment. We can also provide adapted text using simplified language, audio, or visual support.
Severe visual impairment/blindness
We can adapt the volunteer assignment for people with severe visual impairment or blindness. We can adapt our premises, for example by removing furniture that obstructs movement, providing tactile signage that can be read by touch, and adding high-contrast markings on floors, walls and ceilings.
Visual impairment
We can adapt the volunteer assignment for people with visual impairment. We can adapt our premises, for example by providing tactile signage that can be read by touch and high-contrast markings on floors, walls and ceilings.
Free-text Field
You can also use the free-text field to describe in more detail how you work with accessibility, or to give other examples of additional support or adaptations you can offer. If you are unsure how to work with accessibility but are willing to become a more accessible organisation, you can write:
"We are happy to adapt the assignment according to the volunteer’s needs and preferences."
More information
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Phone: +46 771 24 14 00
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