Otumoetai Pool

• Visitors can reach this site using public transport, specifically by bus.
• The closest mode of public transport is located within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
• There are no designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones.
• A sheltered space is available for visitors to use in the event of sudden bad weather.

• The activities do not offer a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
• Participants can easily remove themselves from activities at this site if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• A designated breakout room or quiet space is available for visitors who require it.
• The temperature of indoor venues cannot be adjusted through air conditioning, central heating, or a thermostat.
• The venue is able to create a temperature-controlled space in the event of sudden shifts in temperature by closing doorways and windows.

• The venue hosts events or activities.
• These events or activities do not use audiovisual equipment.

• Some staff have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
• Staff members are aware of accessible features and services available within this venue and are able to provide assistance when needed.
• Staff are able to help if emergency escape routes are not immediately accessible to people who require mobility assistance.
• Staff are available to assist visitors with blindness or low vision, intellectual disabilities, or acquired brain injuries if needed.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The main entrance and pathway are accessible to people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids, providing step-free access.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
• The venue does not contain steps of any kind.
• All entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and accommodate people who use wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters.
• Doors are easy to open by people who may not use both hands or arms.
• A pool access hoist and trained staff are available to support access into the pool.
• Evacuation routes are accessible to people who use wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
• Wheelchairs and other accessibility aids are available for loan onsite.

Accessible Parking

• Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available.
• There are two accessible parking spaces at this venue.
• The main entrance is located within 20 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
• Sufficient room is provided for people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters by the driver and passenger car doors.
• The car park is well-lit at night.

Accessible Restrooms

• An accessible restroom is available and clearly labelled.
• The venue has only one accessible bathroom stall.
• Grabrails are easily accessible to a person who is seated on the toilet, and the accessible restroom has grabrails.
• Restroom handwashing and drying facilities, including paper towel, are within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair.
• The bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
• The restroom interior is accessible to people who use manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, with cubicle dimensions of at least 2 metres by 1.6 metres.
• The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand.
• Accessible showers and change facilities are also available.
• The restroom cannot be unlocked by staff in the event of an emergency.

Blindness & Low Vision

• The site has a safe footpath leading to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
• Staff are available to assist visitors with blindness or low vision if needed.
• Activities are held in environments that are suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision, featuring even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
• Clear directions, signs, or maps are available to guide visitors through the venue.
• The pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• Activities are held in environments that are suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, with clearly-displayed signs or graphics.
• Emergency alert systems produce audio warnings but do not have visual warnings.
• Evacuation plans do not take into consideration individuals with deafness or limited hearing.

Neurodiverse Support

• Activities are held in environments that are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
• The site has a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
• Participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• Staff are available to assist visitors with intellectual disabilities or acquired brain injuries if needed.
• The activities do not offer a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.

Service Animals

• All service animals are welcome on the premises.
• Service animals can enter most spaces where their owners are welcome.