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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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