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Wits Libraries Access Audit

by Hiten Bawa, from the Community

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This Wits Libraries Access Audit template helps assess accessibility and compliance across library facilities. It guides reviewers through signage, parking, external and internal circulation, floor surfaces, entrances and doors, ramps, staircases, and lifts. It also covers auditoriums, controls and switches, warning systems, lighting and acoustics, kitchens, accessible toilets, and key library facilities such as help desks and study areas. Use it to identify barriers, record measurements, and plan corrective actions aligned with accessibility standards.

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