‘Hang-out stairs’ as they are commonly referred to, are becoming the ‘go to’ design feature by architects and building owners looking to develop a unique and ‘cool’ place for people to hang out: at universities and colleges, at theatres and art galleries, in city parks and urban infill. They are thought of as being inclusive – everyone is welcome to hang out, take a break, meet up with friends or colleagues. There is just one big problem – these hangout stairs are not accessi