This section gives an overview of the current guidance on how best to design different environments so that they are accessible for their users. There is a wealth of guidance available, and this section is merely an introduction to what you might use in your group.

For a quick overview of the guidance that is available, visit the section on Publications and resources.

Your group can use the information in this section to do either of the following:

• to examine and assess existing environments
• to consider and assess proposed new developments