Barnoldswick disabled group to rate shops access

1:46pm Tuesday 18th September 2012 in News

A DISABILITY group in Barnoldswick has launched a scheme to rate shops that offer disabled-friendly access.

West Craven Disability Forum launched the idea because of difficulties disabled people had in and around the town.

Under the scheme, any shop that meets three out of five criteria will be declared disabled-friendly and given a badge to display.

The five criteria are an access ramp to the premises, an outside doorbell at wheelchair height, good access around the inside of the premises, friendly and helpful staff and a white line on the edge of door step.

Coun Jenny Purcell said: “The disability forum has addressed other issues like getting new drop curbs installed, damaged ones repaired, potholes filled, pavements levelled and braille signs put on public conveniences.

“Another area of concern is the number of advertisement boards that are obstructing the pavements.

“We wonder if business owners realise how dangerous these boards can be to disabled and partially sighted people.”

Comments (2)

5:33pm Thu 20 Sep 12

lancashirelass100 says...

That's one way of putting your small shops out of business.

A former Barlicker, I think the shops are doing the best they can considering their sizes.
That's one way of putting your small shops out of business. A former Barlicker, I think the shops are doing the best they can considering their sizes. lancashirelass100

8:27pm Mon 24 Sep 12

coates warder says...

dont bother rating them on a tuesday nowts open
dont bother rating them on a tuesday nowts open coates warder

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