Disability Sport Auckland

• The venue is accessible via public transport, specifically by bus.
• The closest public transport stop is within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
• Designated drop-off and pick-up points are available for safe and convenient access.
• A sheltered space is available for visitors in the event of sudden bad weather.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using mobility aids.

• Activities offer 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.
• Doorways and windows can be closed to create a temperature-controlled space during sudden weather shifts.
• The site does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space.
• The venue is unable to adjust the temperature of all indoor spaces via air conditioning, central heating, or a thermostat.

• The venue hosts events and activities.
• Activities do not use audiovisual equipment.
• Activity environments are suitable for participants who are blind, experience low vision, are deaf, have limited hearing, or are neurodiverse.
• The venue is not an aquatic facility or ski field.
• Information on water sports or winter sports offerings is not available.

• The venue is staffed.
• All staff have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
• Staff are aware of accessible features and services and can provide assistance when needed.
• Staff are able to assist visitors requiring mobility assistance with emergency escape routes.
• A feedback mechanism is in place for visitors to raise accessibility concerns or provide suggestions.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The main entrance and pathway are step-free and accessible for wheelchair users, mobility scooters, and walking aids.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using mobility devices.
• The venue does not contain any steps, ensuring a fully step-free environment.
• All flooring, including ramps and accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces.
• Entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and accommodate mobility devices.
• Doors are easy to open, suitable for people who may not use both hands or arms.

Accessible Parking

• The venue has designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
• There are 8 accessible parking spaces, long and wide enough for a van, with transfer space at the sides and rear.
• Sufficient room is available for transfers to wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters by both driver and passenger car doors.
• The closest accessible parking space is located within 20 metres of the main entrance.
• The car park is well-lit at night.
• Designated drop-off and pick-up points are available for safe and convenient access.

Accessible Restrooms

• The venue has an accessible restroom which is clearly labelled.
• There is more than one accessible bathroom stall available.
• The restroom interior is accessible for manual wheelchairs and powerchairs, meeting the minimum dimensions of 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
• Grabrails are easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet and are present in the accessible restroom.
• Handwashing and drying facilities (paper towel) are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
• The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand, and can be unlocked by staff in an emergency.
• The bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height for a person using a wheelchair.

Blindness & Low Vision

• A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
• Activity environments are suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision, featuring even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
• Information regarding tactile ground surface indicators on the pathway to the main entrance is not available.
• Audio descriptions for video events are not applicable as the venue does not use audiovisual equipment for events.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• Activity environments are suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, with clearly displayed signs or graphics.
• All visitors can be notified quickly and clearly in the event of an emergency.
• Evacuation plans specifically consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
• Information regarding emergency alert systems producing both audio and visual warnings is not available.
• Closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation for video events are not applicable as the venue does not use audiovisual equipment for events.

Neurodiverse Support

• Activities are held in environments suitable for neurodiverse participants.
• Activities offer 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.
• The site does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.

Service Animals

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