Accessibility Audits | Identify Physical and Everyday Barriers | Aideen Blackborough

Accessibility Audits for schools, charities, community venues and organisations.

Creating an inclusive environment starts with understanding the barriers that disabled people face. My accessibility audits provide a clear, practical look at both physical and everyday barriers – from building layout and signage to processes and ways of working that might unintentionally exclude people.

With lived experience of disability and years spent supporting schools, charities and organisations, I help you to identify what’s already working well, what needs improving and where small changes can make a big difference.

What an Accessibility Audit Involves

Every audit will start with a conversation about your space and environment, your people and what you would like to achieve.

I will then carry out an on-site walkthrough to assess:

• Entrances, routes and movement around the space
• Signage, layout and facilities
• Communication and staff interaction
• Practical and procedural barriers that affect day-to-day access
• Opportunities for simple, cost-effective improvements

You’ll receive clear, actionable recommendations – no jargon, no 40 page report that nobody reads. Just useful, realistic guidance you can start implementing straight away.

What this audit is not

• A tick-box compliance exercise
• A judgement on decisions made in the past
• A requirement to fix everything at once
• A legal inspection or enforcement process

Who this service is for

Accessibility audits are suitable whether you’re just starting out or are already making efforts to improve access. This service is particularly helpful if:

• You are unsure how accessible your space really is
• You want practical guidance, not judgement
• You’re responding to feedback from customers, visitors or staff
• You want to act before an issue becomes a complaint

Audit Packages

Standard Accessibility Audit – From £295
(Typical range £295-£395 depending on size and travel)

Includes:

• Pre-visit discussion to understand your needs
• On-site accessibility walkthrough
• Identification of physical and practical barriers
• Short easy-to-read summary report
• Optional follow-up call for questions & support

Perfect for: Schools, community venues, small organisations and businesses taking their first steps towards better accessibility.

Enhanced Accessibility Audit plus Staff Training – From £595
(Typical range £595 – £695 depending on location & training format)

Includes everything in the Standard Audit plus:

• 60-90 minute accessibility and inclusion staff training session (in person or online)
• Q&A Session tailored to your audit findings
• Extended report with next steps for improving inclusion
• Ongoing support via Teams to implement next steps

Reports are written so they can be shared easily with leadership teams, governors or trustees, helping you to prioritise improvements with confidence.

Why Choose My Accessibility Audits

I combine professional insight with lived experience of disability to offer a realistic, person-centred approach. My audits are:

• Practical and actionable
• Supportive, not critical
• Budget-conscious
• Rooted in real, everyday inclusion

The goal is to help you make meaningful improvements – in ways that work for your organisation.

Ready to understand how accessible your environment really is?

Get in touch to book an initial conversation and discuss whether an accessibility audit is the right next step for your organisation. (No obligation)