There is a huge range of best practice guidance available to help people produce more accessible buildings, spaces and places. Some publications are free to download, or the information is readily available on internet pages. Others are purchasable publications, so discuss amongst yourselves which ones will most benefit your group before paying for anything. The main publications and other pieces of guidance are listed below.

General design guidance

BS 8300:2009 – Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people
British Standards Institution
Available to buy

Designing for Accessibility
Centre for Accessible Environments
Available to buy

Building for Everyone
National Disability Authority
Free to download

Reading and Using Plans
Centre for Accessible Environments
Available to buy

Buildings for All to Use
CIRIA
Available to buy

Architectural Ironmongery
Centre for Accessible Environments
Available to buy

Automatic Door Systems
Centre for Accessible Environments
Available to buy