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Editor's Welcome
Great Britain is full of rich heritage. Ancient castles, illustrious cathedrals and churches are all of historic value. Those open to the public are subject to DDA law and must be accessible to all. However, laws protect historic buildings and their original character.
Stepping Out 19 focuses on balancing access needs with historical integrity. Learn how to assess a building and develop access solutions, which conform to DDA requirements without damaging original building features. You will also find a movemanSKG application story, product release and a news update. Enjoy!
Best Regards, movemanSKG.
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The Access Strategy
Improving access in historic buildings demands careful planning. Develop an access strategy to determine the options available and establish which is most suitable. The objective is to enable all users to access the building and services in the same way and independently. The access solution(s) should reflect this, while preserving the buildings original features. There are three main steps to creating an effective access strategy.
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MovemanSKG Visits Holy Chapel
 Built in 1873 and situated in the tranquil village of Cefn Mawr, northeast Wales, Ebenezer Chapel has a long, rich heritage. It recently underwent major refurbishment, carried out by the Dee Valley Community Partnership (DVCP) and supported by Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC).
The project was part of a £3.5m regeneration initiative, funded through Heritage Lottery grants, and physical regeneration funds from the Welsh Assembly Government. The chapel is now a community centre with services, facilities, offices and a café bar. MovemanSKG won the contract to install a platform lift on the premises.
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Access Tips
 A person’s journey to, around and from a historic building can be fraught with obstacles. Each accessible area requires separate consideration to ensure compliance with DDA regulations and the preservation of British history.
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movemanSKG's New Platform Lift
 movemanSKG’s new platform lift, the Companion Prestige A401, is ideal for listed and historic buildings. As well as complying with building regulations, it has a range of colours and finishes. Its special belt drive system allows the self-supporting enclosure to be glass on all four sides and the carriage control panel can be brass, stainless steel, or real hardwoods like oak or mahogany. This means the seamless integration of the Prestige A401 into any environment. This is a key issue when improving access in historic buildings.
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Did you Know..?
Improving access to a historic building can increase visitor numbers by as much as 40 per cent. This boosts revenue, recuperating access solutions expenditure. The site will also benefit from increased visitor satisfaction.
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In the News...
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Landmark win will open up historic buildings to disabled
A CHARITY has won a landmark heritage victory over planners that will help open up more of Edinburgh's historic buildings to disabled people.
Mental health charity Penumbra was refused permission to build a glass lift at the rear of its new Edinburgh Crisis Centre, a listed building off Leith Walk.
However, this decision has now been overturned under the Disability Discrimination Act. It is the first time that the Act has been used to overturn a decision by council planners in Scotland.
Edinburgh News
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Disabled soldier's pay-out victory
The Ministry of Defence will review the case of 23-year-old Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson, whose injuries in Afghanistan have left him disabled for life.
Parkinson was originally offered £152,150 compensation. But last night a senior MoD source said changes could lead to higher compensation for Parkinson and other similarly injured soldiers.
The Guardian
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Disabled sailor completes voyage
A quadriplegic sailor has completed his solo voyage around the British coast after 109 days.
Geoff Holt, 41, from Shedfield, Hampshire, is believed to be the first disabled sailor to make the 1,400 mile (2,253 km) voyage around Britain alone.
BBC News
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