Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 26 April 2011.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what discussions his Department has had with (a) the Local Government Association and (b) other organisations on the dissemination of good practice in the provision of access to public swimming pools for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities; and if he will make a statement.
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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has not discussed this with the Local Government Association. Sport England, however, has developed Design Guidance Notes which aim to promote a greater general understanding of overall design concepts, an appreciation of technical issues and the critical factors that need to be considered in developing a sports facility.
The 'Accessible Sports Facilities' guidance note provides local authorities and other facility providers with advice about considering the needs of people with sensory, cognitive and mobility impairments, including wheelchair users.
Sport England has also developed guidance on swimming pools, which outlines the basic principles and concepts of good swimming pool design.
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