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In a recently published Yahoo! News article, concerns about the accessibility of disability parking were highlighted at a Victorian Bunnings store.
The issue was raised by a frustrated Bunnings customer, who drew attention to the lack of consideration given to the placement and suitability of designated disability parking spaces. The accessible parking bays were located more than 75 metres from the store entrance and required customers to navigate a steep ramp to access the store, creating additional barriers for people with disability and those with mobility impairments.
PDA CEO Suzanne Gearing said she was not surprised by the concerns raised in the article, noting that she frequently encounters poor accessible parking layouts whilst out driving.
While she acknowledges that Bunnings is not alone in facing these issues, Suzanne said the example highlights how the needs of people with disability are too often treated as “an afterthought or a box-ticking exercise” rather than being considered from the outset.
You can read the full article:
Bunnings car park highlights problematic issue for millions – Yahoo News Australia
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