fab presentation 2014

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FULLY ACCESSIBLE BARBADOS (FAB) FULLY ACCESSIBLE BARBADOS (FAB) Is an Initiative of theIs an Initiative of theBarbados Council for the DisabledBarbados Council for the Disabled

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FAB has been designed to encourage a barrier free environment for ALL service recipients.

It recognizes and accredits facilities which embraces the FAB Goals.

FAB GOALSFAB GOALS

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• Raise the quantity and quality of services available to persons with disabilities.

• To achieve an all inclusive society, where there is recognition that People With Disabilities are potential customers.

• Encourage the necessary changes in our structural environment to enable persons with disabilities , both visitors and residents, to have access to all facilities.

• To achieve international standards of access.

• To attract more visitors to Barbados

FAB ACCREDITATIONFAB ACCREDITATION

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• The FAB Accreditation is a well designed logo and plaque which can be used nationally and internationally to publicize the recipients accessibility status.

• Applications for the Accreditation are judged by a set criteria.

The criteria is split into three categories:• mobility impaired • blind or visually impaired • deaf or hearing impaired

WHY MAKE YOUR FACILITY ACCESSIBLE?WHY MAKE YOUR FACILITY ACCESSIBLE?

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• Everybody benefits from an accessible environment; it acknowledges human diversity and offers Service Excellence.

• An accessible environment provides flexible use therefore attracting more business and increased revenue.

• It provides customer satisfaction and encourages repeat business.

It's what is practical to the service provider's individual situation and what resources they may have.

They will not be required to make changes that are impractical or beyond their means

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ACCESS FOR ALL EMBRACESACCESS FOR ALL EMBRACES

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Physically Challenged Deaf and hearing impaired Blind and visually impaired Intellectually Challenged Persons with respiratory challenges Children or persons pushing a carriage/stroller Older Persons Persons carrying wide or heavy loads Customers and Employees Visitors

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Fully Accessible Barbados will offer an opportunity for an all inclusive Barbados

…beyond our imagination

Thank you for being a part of FAB

Barbados Council for the Disabled