West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre

• Visitors can reach the venue using public transport, with bus and train options available.
• The closest mode of public transport is located within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
• Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones ensure safe and convenient access.
• Accessible parking spaces are available within 20 metres of the main entrance, providing sufficient room for transfers.
• The car park is well-lit at night.
• The main entrance and pathway are accessible to people using wheelchairs or mobility aids.
• A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision, though it lacks tactile ground surface indicators.
• The reception area is easy to navigate, and secure lockers are available for visitors to store possessions.

• Activities are held in environments suitable for neurodiverse participants.
• The venue does not offer a designated breakout room or quiet space.
• The activities provided do not offer a wide range of sensory experiences or stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
• It is unclear if participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• The venue states that it does not use audiovisual equipment in its events or activities.

• This venue hosts water sports and water-based activities, including a 50 metre pool, dive well, and leisure pools.
• Adaptive equipment for water-based activities includes a pool access hoist and water wheels.
• Some water-based activities do not permit easy access into the water without aid.
• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants with blindness or low vision, deafness or limited hearing, and neurodiverse needs.
• The venue has a sheltered space for visitors to use in the event of sudden bad weather.
• For activities in large public spaces, signage is provided on where to meet.
• Outdoor grounds are not easy to navigate for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
• Caution is advised regarding wet tiles in pool areas, which are managed to reduce hazards.

• This is a staffed venue, and all staff have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
• Staff are aware of accessible features and services and are able to provide assistance when needed.
• Staff can assist guests who do not communicate verbally.
• Assistance is available from staff for guests with blindness or low vision, intellectual disabilities, or acquired brain injuries.
• Staff are able to help if emergency escape routes are not immediately accessible to people requiring mobility assistance.
• There is a feedback mechanism in place for visitors to raise accessibility concerns or provide suggestions.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The main entrance and pathway offer step-free access for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using mobility aids.
• Ramps or lifts are available where there are steps, and accessible passageways and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres.
• All doors are easy to open, and wheelchairs are available for loan onsite.
• Emergency evacuation routes are accessible, with staff able to assist guests requiring mobility support.
• It is noted that not all flooring, including ramps and accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces, and pool tiles can become wet.

Accessible Restrooms

• The venue features more than one clearly labelled accessible restroom, including gender-neutral options.
• Grabrails are easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet and are available in the accessible restrooms.
• Handwashing and drying facilities, including paper towels, are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
• Restroom doors can be opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand, and staff can unlock them in an emergency.
• The restroom interior is accessible to people using manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, meeting the minimum cubicle dimensions of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
• Bathroom mirrors are at an appropriate height for wheelchair users.

Accessible Parking

• Designated and clearly marked accessible parking spaces are available.
• The closest accessible parking space is located within 20 metres of the main entrance.
• There is sufficient room for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters by the car doors.
• The car park is well-lit at night, and designated drop-off and pick-up points ensure safe and convenient access.

Blindness & Low Vision

• A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision, featuring even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
• Staff are available to assist guests with blindness or low vision if needed.
• Tactile ground surface indicators are not available at the top of each set of stairs.
• The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, utilising clearly displayed signs or graphics.
• Evacuation plans consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
• The emergency alert systems do not produce both audio and visual warnings.

Neurodiverse Support

• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
• The site does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
• The activities do not offer a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
• Information is not available on whether participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.

Service Animals

• All service animals are welcome on the premises.
• Service animals are permitted to enter most, but not all, of the same spaces as their owners.