To determine the difference between existing or proposed conditions and applicable accessibility requirements, a focused gap assessment and compliance review provides a clear basis for action.
Vortex Access carries out accessibility gap assessments and compliance reviews to identify where a design, building or facility does not fully align with applicable codes, standards, certification requirements, authority expectations or best practice guidelines.
This process helps clients understand the level of compliance, the severity of accessibility barriers, the likely impact on users and the practical steps required to improve accessibility performance. It is particularly useful for existing buildings, refurbishment projects, due diligence reviews, certification preparation, authority submissions and phased upgrade planning.
A gap assessment typically reviews:
- Applicable accessibility criteria and project requirements
- Existing provisions or proposed design information
- Compliance status against relevant standards
- Non-compliances, partial compliances and usability concerns
- User impact and affected user groups
- Priority level and risk classification
- Practical recommendations and corrective actions
- Short-term, medium-term and long-term improvement measures
The outcome is a clear and structured assessment that allows clients to make informed decisions, allocate budgets, manage risks and improve accessibility in a practical and phased manner.
