Arataki Community Centre

• The venue is reachable by public transport, with bus services available.
• The closest public transport mode is not located within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
• Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are available.
• Designated and clearly marked accessible parking spaces are available.
• The main entrance is within 30 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
• There is sufficient room at parking spaces for transfers to mobility aids.
• The car park is well-lit at night.
• The main entrance and pathway to the site provide step-free access.
• A safe footpath with tactile ground surface indicators leads to the main entrance for visitors with blindness or low vision.
• The site does not contain steps of any kind.
• All flooring, including accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using mobility aids.
• A reception, help desk, or service counter is available at an accessible height (1.2-1.3 metres) and width (minimum 0.9 metres).
• A sheltered space is available for visitors in the event of sudden bad weather, despite being an open-air venue.

• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
• Participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• A designated breakout room or quiet space is available.
• Staff can quickly intervene if audiovisual systems project distressing sound or graphics.
• Indoor venue temperatures can be adjusted via air conditioning, central heating, or a thermostat.
• The venue can create a temperature-controlled space during sudden weather shifts by closing doors and windows.
• The venue does not offer a wide range of sensory experiences for visitors with sensory modulation needs.

• The venue hosts events or activities that utilise audiovisual equipment.
• Closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation are available for videos during activities or events.
• Some videos include subtitles or closed captions.
• Audio descriptions are available for videos for people with blindness or low vision.
• Activities are held in suitable environments for participants who are blind or experience low vision, featuring even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
• Activities are held in suitable environments for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, with clearly displayed signs or graphics.
• The venue does not offer water sports or water-based activities.
• The venue does not offer winter sports or activities requiring ski fields.

• The venue is staffed.
• All staff have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
• Staff members are aware of accessible features and services within the venue and can provide assistance.
• Staff can assist visitors who do not communicate verbally.
• Staff are available to assist visitors with blindness or low vision, if needed.
• Staff are available to assist visitors with intellectual disabilities, if needed.
• Staff are available to assist visitors with acquired brain injuries, if needed.
• Staff are able to assist people requiring mobility assistance if emergency escape routes are not immediately accessible.
• Wheelchairs are available for loan onsite.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The main entrance and pathways provide step-free access.
• The site does not contain steps of any kind.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using mobility aids.
• A reception, help desk, or service counter is available at an appropriate height (1.2-1.3 metres) and width (minimum 0.9 metres) for wheelchair or mobility scooter users.
• All entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres.
• All doors and doorways accommodate wheelchairs and are easy to open with one hand.
• Kitchen facilities are easily accessible to people using mobility aids.
• Onsite cafes or dining areas are easy to reach, accessible, and spacious.
• Evacuation routes are accessible, and the evacuation point is safe and easy to access.
• Restroom interiors are accessible, with cubicle dimensions of at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
• Wheelchairs are available for loan onsite.

Accessible Parking

• Designated and clearly marked accessible parking spaces are available.
• The main entrance is located within 30 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
• There is sufficient room for people to transfer to their mobility aids by the driver and passenger car doors.
• The car park is well-lit at night.
• Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are available for safe and convenient access.

Accessible Restrooms

• The site has clearly labelled accessible restrooms.
• The venue has more than one accessible bathroom stall.
• Grabrails are available and easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet.
• Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
• Paper towel is available for hand drying.
• Restroom doors can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand.
• Restrooms can be unlocked by staff in the event of an emergency.
• The bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height for a person using a wheelchair.
• Accessible restrooms are open from 9:00am - 3:00pm Monday to Friday and when activities are listed.

Blindness & Low Vision

• A safe footpath leads to the entrance.
• The pathway leading to the main entrance features tactile ground surface indicators.
• Activities are held in suitable environments with even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
• Emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings.
• Audio descriptions are available for activities or events that include video.
• Staff are available to assist visitors with blindness or low vision, if needed.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• Activities are held in suitable environments with clearly displayed signs or graphics.
• Emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings.
• Evacuation plans consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
• Closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation are available for activities or events that include video.
• Some videos include subtitles or closed captions.
• Staff can assist visitors who do not communicate verbally.

Neurodiverse Support

• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
• 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 quickly intervene if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing.
• The venue can adjust indoor temperatures and create temperature-controlled spaces for visitors who require them.
• Staff are available to assist visitors with intellectual disabilities or acquired brain injuries, if needed.

Service Animals

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