barrier-free access
noun phraseUK /ˌbæriə friː ˈækses/
US /ˌbæriər friː ˈækses/
A way to get into a place that is easy for everyone to use, even people in wheelchairs.
The new library has barrier-free access, so my grandma can roll her wheelchair right inside.
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2. A design choice that removes things that block people with disabilities.
The school added barrier-free access to every classroom.
3. The right or ability to reach a service without obstacles.
Barrier-free access to the website helps blind users read the news.
4. A building feature like a ramp or wide door that lets everyone enter.
The museum's barrier-free access includes a gentle slope at the front.