Blind Low Vison NZ

• The venue is accessible via public transport, specifically by train, with the closest stop located within 200 metres of the entrance.
• Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are available to ensure safe and convenient access for visitors.
• The main entrance and pathway provide step-free access for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
• A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
• All flooring, including accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors who use wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
• Clear directions, signs, or maps are available to guide visitors through the venue.
• There is a sheltered space available for visitors to use in the event of sudden bad weather.

• The venue offers activities with a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
• Participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• A designated breakout room or quiet space is available for visitors who require it.
• Staff can intervene quickly where audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing.
• The temperature of all indoor venues can be adjusted through air conditioning, central heating, or a thermostat for visitors who require controlled room temperatures.
• The venue can create a temperature-controlled space by closing doorways and windows in the event of a heatwave, cold snap, or sudden shift in temperature.

• The venue hosts events or activities that use audiovisual equipment.
• For video content, closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation are available for all videos.
• Audio descriptions are available for video content for people who experience blindness or low vision.
• Activity environments are suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision, featuring even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
• Activity environments are suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, with clearly-displayed signs or graphics.
• Activity environments are also suitable for neurodiverse participants.
• Adaptive devices or optical aids and audio description devices or guides are available onsite for activities that rely on visuals.

• All staff have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
• Staff members are aware of accessible features and services available within the venue and are able to provide assistance when needed.
• Staff who use New Zealand Sign Language are available.
• Staff can assist guests who do not communicate verbally.
• Staff are available to assist guests with blindness or low vision, if needed.
• In the event of an emergency, staff are able to help if escape routes are not immediately accessible to people who require mobility assistance.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The main entrance and pathway are step-free and accessible.
• All entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and accommodate mobility aids.
• The reception area is easy to navigate, and the site contains no steps.
• Kitchen facilities are available but are not easily accessible for mobility aid users, which is a key limitation.

Accessible Restrooms

• The venue offers multiple, clearly labelled, gender-neutral accessible bathroom stalls.
• Grabrails are easily accessible, and handwashing/drying facilities are within reach for wheelchair users.
• The restroom interior is spacious (at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres) with an appropriately heighted mirror.
• A significant limitation is that staff cannot unlock restrooms in an emergency.

Accessible Parking

• Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available within 20 metres of the main entrance.
• There is sufficient room for vehicle transfers, and the car park is well-lit at night.
• Designated drop-off and pick-up points ensure safe access.

Blindness & Low Vision

• A safe, non-slippery footpath leads to the entrance.
• Activities are held in suitable environments with even flooring and unobstructed pathways.
• Staff are available to assist, and tactile ground markings are in place for cane users.
• Adaptive devices, optical aids, and audio description services are available for activities and video content.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• Activities are held in suitable environments with clearly-displayed signs or graphics.
• Staff who use New Zealand Sign Language are available, and staff can assist non-verbal guests.
• All video content includes closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation.
• Evacuation plans specifically consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing.

Neurodiverse Support

• Activities are suitable for neurodiverse participants, offering varied sensory experiences.
• Visitors can easily remove themselves from activities if experiencing sensory overload.
• A designated breakout room or quiet space is available.
• Staff can intervene quickly if audiovisual systems project distressing content, and indoor temperatures are adjustable.

Service Animals

• All service animals are welcome on the premises.
• Service animals can enter all the same spaces as their owners.