Q: What are some things I can do to make my Business more accessible?  A:
Make it easy for people to locate your business
Advertise the accurate accessibility of your business
Use clear and distinct signage for people with visual impairments
Make the entrance clearly visible
Have clear and readable directions to all entrances
Avoid obstructions and remove all dangerous obstacles from common paths
Make it easy for people to enter your business
Make all doors automatic
Narrow Doorways need to be widened for people using wheelchairs or walkers
Remove barriers within your establishment
Customers should have access to all goods and services with equal ease and convenience
Signage and all information needs to be clearly placed for visually impaired individuals
Lighting and layout should highlight products
If you use candlelight in your establishment have reading lights available for patrons who require them
For individuals with hearing impairment reduce overall noise especially backgrouond music
For individuals with mobility imapirments widen isles, lower counter tops and place all goods withn easy reach.
Provide non-slip floor surfaces
Customer Service-Sensitivity Training
Provide sentitivity Training to staff to ensure that they can provide a positive customers service experience for any individuals with special needs.
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