Building a More Accessible Camden Haven
Accessibility is about more than compliance. It’s about creating a community where people of all abilities can live, work, and visit with confidence and dignity.
The Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting practical, real-world improvements that make our region more accessible and welcoming. This work is guided by listening to people with lived experience and focusing on changes that are achievable, effective, and locally relevant.
Our accessability critera.
Following community consultation and a successful workshop hosted by the Chamber, we have developed five key criteria that define what it means for a business to be considered accessible.
This initiative is not government mandated. It has been created and led by the Chamber in collaboration with accessibility advocates who generously contributed their knowledge and lived experience to help shape a practical and meaningful framework for our region.
We also recognise that accessibility is not always absolute. Not every business will be 100% accessible to 100% of people 100% of the time. Buildings, locations, heritage constraints and business types can all influence what is possible.
For this reason, this page clearly outlines the types of accessibility each participating business offers. Using the legend provided, people with different needs, abilities or circumstances can quickly identify whether a particular business is likely to be suitable for them before visiting.
More to come
We are in the process of developing this page into a dedicated accessibility hub. Over time, it will include resources for local businesses, community updates, and practical examples of accessibility improvements happening across the Camden Haven.
This page will continue to grow as the work progresses.
Get involved
Accessibility is strongest when shaped by the community.
If you have feedback, ideas, or lived experience you would like to share — or if you are interested in being part of future discussions — we welcome you to get in touch.