The London 2012 Olympic Games are committed to being 'the most accessible Games ever', therefore accessibility strategies and guidelines are central to the success and continuity of the preparation efforts.  The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are the first Games to be planned in parallel from the very beginning, this gives extra emphasis to accessibility issues.   The information below covers the national, regional and local documentation concerning accessibility.

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• Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

With the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead being home to a large number of important visitor attractions and sporting events, access for all is an important area which all providers must take seriously.  The Royal Borough took part in a three-month Destination Access Audit that highlights the successes and failures of access provision throughout the main sectors of the visitor industry. 

-Summary Report of the Destination Access Audit

-Destination Access Audit of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

• London 2012 Strategies and Documents

-Inclusive Design Strategy -The Olympic Delivery Authority's strategy to promote inclusion through design, including accessibility.

-Inclusive Design Standards -This document very practically outlines the accessibility standards set by the  Olympic Delivery Authority.

-Integrated Equality Scheme -This document outlines how the Olympic Delivery Authority are seeking to provide an event which is open, safe and accessible to all.

• Tourism South East

-Tourism South East provides a wealth of information regarding accessibility, including Facts and Figures, Case Studies, Destination Access Audits and Training. For more information please visit the Accessibility pages of their website.

• Think access Q-book

Daunted by ‘accessibility’ and what it means to your business?

Our new business guide – the think access Q-book – shows you how easy it can be to make your business more accessible, attract a wider range of visitors and realise your full potential. 

The think access Q-book – ‘Q’ for ‘Quality’ – is a free online guide for all tourism, transport, retail and food and drink businesses in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and South East England. It has been produced by Tourism South East (with funding from the South East England Development Agency) and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

The think access Q-book is packed with

·  Practical business ideas

·  Market insight

·  Case studies of successful businesses in action

·  Video clips of visitors

Go to think access

You can view the think access Q-book as an e-book pdfs or large print text only.

-Interactive E-Book (recommended)

-Microsoft Word Download