Forbes Visitor Information Centre
Overview
Make the Forbes Visitor Information Centre your first stop for a warm welcome and local knowledge and information on Forbes and the surrounding area.
The friendly staff can provide you with a range of information on the "must see and do" local attractions, amazing upcoming events, and accommodation and dining options to suit the nature of your visit.
The centre offers a selection of souvenirs, books and other merchandise items - take home a little piece of your time in Forbes.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
