Baywave Aquatics

• The venue is accessible via public transport, with a bus stop located within 200 metres of the entrance.
• The main entrance and pathway provide step-free access, and the reception area is easy to navigate.
• Visitors have access to a secure locker or space to store their possessions.
• There are no designated drop-off and pick-up points at this venue.
• The venue is staffed and offers a sheltered space for visitors in the event of sudden bad weather.
• The car park is well-lit at night for safety and visibility.

• The venue offers 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 requiring it.
• The venue can create a temperature-controlled space in response to sudden weather shifts, though not all indoor areas have adjustable temperatures.

• Baywave Aquatics hosts events and activities, with a particular focus on water-based sports.
• A pool access hoist is available for the spa and main pool, and other water-based activities allow for easy entry into the water without aid.
• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision, deaf or experience limited hearing, and neurodiverse.
• The venue's events and activities do not currently use audiovisual equipment, therefore subtitles or audio descriptions are not applicable.
• Signage is provided to indicate meeting points for activities in large public spaces.

• Some staff members have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion.
• Staff are aware of the venue's accessible features and services and are able to provide assistance when needed.
• Staff can assist visitors with blindness or low vision, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and those who do not communicate verbally.
• Staff who know Sign Language are available.
• In an emergency, staff are able to help visitors who require mobility assistance if escape routes are not immediately accessible.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The main entrance and pathways provide step-free access, making them accessible for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
• The reception area is easy to navigate, and all entrances, passageways, and doorways meet a minimum width of 0.81 metres, accommodating wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
• Doors are easy to open, even with one hand, ensuring smooth passage throughout the venue.
• Ramps are available alongside steps, and all flooring, including ramps and accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces.
• A pool access hoist is provided for the spa and main pool, and other water-based activities allow for easy water entry without aid.
• Cafés or dining areas onsite are easy to reach, accessible, and spacious.
• Evacuation routes are accessible for people using mobility assistance.

Accessible Restrooms

• The venue features more than one clearly labelled accessible restroom stall.
• The restroom interior is spacious, meeting a minimum dimension of 2 metres by 1.6 metres for wheelchair and powerchair users.
• Grabrails are easily accessible for a person seated on the toilet.
• Handwashing, drying facilities (paper towel), and mirrors are all at appropriate heights and within easy reach for wheelchair users.
• Restroom doors can be easily opened, locked, and unlocked with one hand, and staff can unlock them in an emergency.
• A gender-neutral restroom is not available at this venue.

Accessible Parking

• Six designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available.
• The main entrance is located within 20 metres of the closest accessible parking space.
• There is sufficient room for visitors to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters by the car doors.
• The car park is well-lit at night for safety and visibility.

Blindness & Low Vision

• A safe footpath leads to the main entrance, and activities are held in environments suitable for people with blindness or low vision, featuring even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
• Staff are available to assist visitors who experience blindness or low vision, if needed.
• Clear directions, signs, and maps are available to guide visitors through the venue.
• Tactile ground surface indicators are not available at the top of stairs or on the pathway leading to the main entrance.
• Emergency alert systems do not produce both audio and visual warnings, which may impact visitors with blindness or low vision.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, utilising clearly-displayed signs or graphics.
• Staff who know Sign Language are available, and staff can assist visitors who do not communicate verbally.
• Emergency alert systems do not produce both audio and visual warnings.
• Evacuation plans do not specifically take into consideration individuals with deafness or limited hearing.

Neurodiverse Support

• Activities are designed to be suitable for neurodiverse participants, offering a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli.
• Visitors 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 are available to assist visitors with intellectual disabilities and acquired brain injuries, if needed.
• The venue can create a temperature-controlled space by closing doorways and windows, although not all indoor venues have adjustable temperatures.

Service Animals

• All service animals are welcome on the premises.
• Service animals are permitted to enter most of the same spaces as their owners.