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Post COVID-19 reopening
To support UK reopening following COVID-19 lockdown, we are pleased to share the ‘EMBED Reopening Recommendations Support Service’ created in collaboration with the Disability Collaborative Network (DCN) and the School of Health Sciences University of East Anglia.
Please note: The guidance was updated in October 2021
The guidance
COVID-19 key facts
Checklist for the digital environment
Checklist for the built environment
Covid-19 is a highly contagious virus and preventive behaviours such as social distancing, hand washing and enhanced cleaning are essential to maintain control.
There is also indirect negative impact on some groups of disabled people from the behaviours undertaken to control the spread of Covid-19.
For example, face masks will impede communication, particularly with those who lip read.
Checklist for the built environment
Checklist for the digital environment
Checklist for the built environment
This checklist is to support you in inclusive practice and raising awareness of accessibility in your organisation.
We have considered how the virus directly impacts on access to the built environment.
For example, how will you ensure that access routes for disabled people who use assistive aids e.g. wheelchairs – take into account current social distance guidelines and the size of the wheelchair?
Checklist for the digital environment
Checklist for the digital environment
Checklist for the digital environment
This checklist will help to raise your profile as an inclusive organisation committed to engaging in new ways.
We have considered the steps you need to take to help all visitors use and navigate your website and online services with ease.
For example, if you're planning to deliver more future services via podcast, have you factored in the need to provide captions for d/Deaf or hearing impaired people?
Checklist for service delivery
Checklist for service delivery
Checklist for the digital environment
This checklist is about how you support customers and visitors.
We have considered how post COVID-19 safeguarding is likely to change the way that you deliver customer service.
For example, where you have a customer service or reception desk with a plexiglass screen, are there clear markings to help customers or visitors with visual or cognitive impairments?
Checklist for the workplace
Checklist for service delivery
Access standards and guidance
This checklist is about supporting volunteers and staff as they return to work.
We have considered changes to policies and processes to ensure colleague safety.
For example, staff will need to wash their hands on a regular basis to minimise risk of transmitting COVID19. Have you put steps in place to advise of these changes and arranged for appropriate supplies of hand wash and paper towels?
Access standards and guidance
Checklist for service delivery
Access standards and guidance
Our guidance has been created with reference to a set of commonly used access standards and guidance.
These are some of the standards we refer to:
- Equality Act 2010
- Health & Safety at Work Act
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Personal Protective Equipment Regulations
View and download our list of access standards and guidance here.