People with Disabilities

Consideration should be given to the accessibility of the event and associated activities for persons with disabilities.

• Ensure the event location allows for good physical accessibility, i.e., is there a ramp, disabled toilet facilities, wheelchair or mobility scooter user accessible lifts, sufficient parking?
• Confirm the event/activities are accessible to wheelchair or mobility scooter users, someone who is partially sighted or deaf, or hearing impaired, i.e., can they be used by all?
• Ensure that pathways, SFARP, are wide enough to allow for wheelchair or mobility scooter users to navigate the event site.
• Where possible, ensure access to the site is level and step-free. If this is not possible, consider additional options such as access ramps or alternative routes.
• Ensure a hearing or induction loop has been installed on any stages and/or performance areas.
• Consider providing captioning or subtitles for performances with spoken words.
• Is it possible to provide audio description and/or sign language interpreters?
• Ensure additional requirements for any Guide Dogs and assistance dogs likely to be present are provided, such as water bowls and relief areas.
• Where possible, include productions and activities that can be performed in a relaxed atmosphere to accommodate persons with additional needs, such as learning disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Conditions, e.g., safe spaces or similar.