About Access Reviewed

Disabled visitors often struggle to find clear accessibility information before visiting a venue.

Access Reviewed was created from lived experience.

As a disabled person, I need to plan visits in advance to understand whether a venue will work for me. This might include a music venue, a campsite, a pub, a gallery, or a local shop.

Clear accessibility information makes that planning possible. When I know what to expect in advance, I can often find ways to make a visit work. For example, I might bring someone with me if there are steps at the entrance. I might choose a shorter visit if there’s no accessible toilet. I might also decide in advance where I’ll sit if space is limited.

Clear information helps disabled visitors make informed decisions and plan their visit with confidence.

Building on Existing Work

Important work is already being done to improve accessibility and support disabled visitors.

Platforms such as Euan’s Guide help visitors share experiences and learn about accessibility at venues.

Accessibility information providers such as AccessAble publish detailed accessibility guides for many public places.

Crowd sourced apps such as AccessNow and Wheelmap allow communities to contribute information about accessible places around the world.

There are also organisations that work with larger companies and public institutions to improve accessibility including Centre for Accessible Environments.

Industry initiatives such as Purple Tuesday encourage businesses to think about accessibility and inclusion.

These organisations play an important role in improving accessibility.

The Gap

Most venues want to welcome everyone, but many small independent venues still struggle to provide clear accessibility information, and they may not know what information disabled visitors need or how to present it clearly.

Accessibility can feel complicated, especially when businesses think about their responsibilities under the Equality Act.

Affordable and Practical Support

Large accessibility consultancies often focus on major organisations and public institutions. Small independent venues may find these services difficult to access or afford.

Access Reviewed focuses on smaller venues and independent businesses. The aim is to provide practical support at a cost small businesses can afford.

Accessibility reviews may also be treated as a business expense.

The Mission

My goal with Access Reviewed is simple.

I want to help small independent venues share clear, practical accessibility information so disabled visitors can plan their visit with confidence.

Small changes and clear information make a meaningful difference.

Access Reviewed supports venues in understanding accessibility and sharing clear information. It does not provide legal advice.