Frequently Asked Questions - ACCESS CONSULTANTS

Please visit our Find an Access Consultant facility

You can find an Accredited Access Consultant or find a Member of the Association.

Both allow you to choose the search criteria by keyword, detailed search and define some search options.

Contact details of a suitable choice can be obtained by clicking on the consultant's link.

It is up to you to select the most appropriate access consultant to suit your needs.

As with any profession, there are various levels of acquired skills, competencies, area of expertise, experience, availability; you name it.

Contact the person you think is the most suitable and enquire as to their suitability for the advice you are seeking.

Under the Trade Practices Act it is illegal to publish or establish bench marks for fee scheduling in a competitive and free trade market.

Fees are established based on years of experience, the type of services required, etc. For instance in areas of high litigation, fees are proportional to the risk.

Always ensure your access consultant has the appropriate level of Professional Indemnity and Public Liability cover.

Access Consultants provide a range of services when accessing the built environment for accessibility. A guide has been produced to the varying levels of analyses possible when assessing existing built environments for accessibility. This can be used to determine the type of services required to meet your particular circumstance.

Please click here to download a copy of the Categories of Assessments for Accessibility