Dostopnost gostinskih obratov pomeni, da so restavracije, kavarne in bari urejeni tako, da lahko v njih enakovredno uživajo tudi gosti z različnimi oviranostmi. Zakonodaja določa, da mora biti vsaj četrtina miz in sedišč ob pultih dostopna osebam na vozičkih, z urejenimi potmi in primernimi dimenzijami miz. 

Tudi osebam z različnimi oblikami oviranosti je treba omogočiti samostojen vstop v bazen. Ker ena rešitev ne ustreza vsem, je pogosto potrebna kombinacija različnih pristopov, pripomočkov in elementov.

Vhod v stavbo je prvi stik uporabnika z objektom. Če je urejen premišljeno, brez ovir in jasno označen, daje obiskovalcu občutek dobrodošlosti, varnosti in zaupanja, da bo lahko znotraj objekta samostojno uredil želene opravke. Pomembno je,  da je dostop do vhoda premišljeno zasnovan: brez ovir, z ustreznimi klančinami, jasno označenimi potmi, dobro vidnimi informacijami ter prilagojen vsem, tudi osebam z različnimi oviranostmi. 

The Slovenian Building Act (GZ-1) stipulates that accommodation facilities with ten or more rooms must have at least 10% of rooms adapted for persons with disabilities. Such rooms must allow for independent and safe use and meet the spatial and functional requirements for persons with various disabilities.

Public buildings are intended for use by the general public, and by the end of 2025, they must be (in Slovenia) accessible to all people, regardless of disability or other impairment. These buildings are precisely defined in Article 3, point 26 of the Slovenian Building Act (GZ-1).

Na Urbanističnem inštitutu Republike Slovenije smo pripravili informativno zloženko v okviru projekta Vseslovenska akcija ozaveščanja o socialnem vključevanju invalidov in Nacionalne svetovalne in informacijske točke. Zloženka je namenjena lastnikom, upraviteljem in najemnikom objektov v javni rabi, pa tudi širši javnosti, ki se želi seznaniti s pomembnostjo univerzalne dostopnosti. 

When overcoming height differences in a building, we often only think of larger obstacles, overlooking smaller but equally important problems – door thresholds and edges that are too high or lack contrast. Even a few millimeters of height difference can prevent a wheelchair from passing, and pose a tripping hazard for the visually impaired.

Room signs in accommodation facilities are often unsuitable for blind and visually impaired guests, as the numbers are placed too high, are too small, lack contrast, or are not tactile. A good example of a solution can be found in one of the hotels in Upper Carniola region of Slovenia, where room entrances are marked with light and relief signs, which makes orientation easier.

A universally accessible fitness center is not just a place to exercise, but also a place where all users feel welcome and equal. Since Slovenian legislation does not yet provide guidelines for accessible fitness centers, we at the Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia have prepared key recommendations for their regulation.

A well-designed checkout area is crucial for people with disabilities. Good lighting, adjustable payment terminals, the correct height of counters and conveyor belts, and clear price displays can significantly improve the shopping experience.