Welcome to the Building Access Guide
Communicate Your Building Accessibility Better
A practical framework for sharing structured, transparent information about the physical accessibility of your building.
The Mission
Accessibility information should be practical, sequential, and honest. This toolkit provides everything you need to describe your building in a way that helps disabled visitors plan their journey with confidence.
Core Toolkit Components
The Access Chain
Understand the sequential nature of accessibility—from travel to navigation—and where it typically fails.
Templates
Download ready-to-use, copy-paste templates for full access guides, sensory profiles, and maintenance checklists.
Website Placement
Guidance on where and how to link your access information to ensure it reaches those who need it.
Examples
See how other organizations are using this toolkit to improve their transparency.
Governance
How to own, update, and maintain your accessibility information for long-term accuracy.
Why “Access Chain”?
Access isn’t a ramp. It’s a sequence. If any link in the chain fails—a broken lift, a blocked hallway, or a hidden entrance—the whole visit fails. This toolkit helps you audit and document every link using the Access Chain model by the Sensory Trust.