Manurewa Leisure Centre

• The venue is accessible using public transport, with bus and train services available.
• The closest mode of public transport is not located within 200 metres of the venue entrance.
• Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are available to ensure safe and convenient access.
• The main entrance and pathway provide step-free access for all visitors.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
• Tactile ground surface indicators leading to the centre are present, but can be slippery when wet.

• The venue does not 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.
• Staff are able to intervene quickly where audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing to visitors.
• There is no designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
• The venue is able to close doorways and windows and create a temperature-controlled space in the event of sudden bad weather, a heatwave, cold snap, or sudden shift in temperature.
• The temperature of all indoor venues cannot be adjusted (e.g., through air conditioning, central heating, or a thermostat) for visitors who require controlled room temperatures.

• The venue hosts events and activities that use audiovisual equipment.
• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, featuring clearly-displayed signs or graphics.
• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
• Activities are not held in environments generally suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision due to concerns about flooring and obstructed pathways.
• If activities or events include video, closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation are not available.
• If activities or events include video, audio descriptions are not available for people who experience blindness or low vision.
• No water sports or water-based activities are offered at this venue.
• No winter sports or sports requiring the use of ski fields are offered at this venue.

• Staff are aware of accessible features and services available within this venue and are able to provide assistance when needed.
• Staff are available to assist guests with blindness or low vision, if needed.
• Staff are available to assist guests with intellectual disabilities, if needed.
• Staff are able to help with emergency escape routes if they are not immediately accessible to people who require mobility assistance.
• The staff welcome all visitors but have not received formal workplace training on accessibility and inclusion.
• The organisation is open to expanding its practices, staff knowledge, and goals around accessibility at a future date.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The main entrance and pathway provide step-free access to the venue for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors who use wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
• The site does not contain steps of any kind, including escalators.
• All entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and accommodate people using wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters.
• Doors are easy to open by people who may not use both hands or arms.
• All flooring, including ramps and accessible footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
• Outdoor grounds are easy to navigate for people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.

Accessible Restrooms

• A designated and clearly labelled accessible restroom is available.
• The venue has more than one accessible bathroom stall.
• Grabrails are easily accessible to a person who is seated on the toilet.
• Restroom handwashing and drying facilities are within easy reach of a person who uses a wheelchair, with paper towel available for drying.
• The restroom interior is accessible to people who use manual wheelchairs or powerchairs, with cubicle dimensions of at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres.
• The restroom door can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand, and can be unlocked by staff in the event of an emergency.
• The bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
• **Please note:** The venue advises that this restroom may not be fully accessible to all visitors.

Accessible Parking

• 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 people to transfer to their wheelchairs, powerchairs, or mobility scooters by both driver and passenger car doors.
• The car park is well-lit at night.

Blindness & Low Vision

• A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
• Staff are available to assist guests with blindness or low vision, if needed.
• Tactile ground markings are in place for guests who use canes.
• Yellow tactile surface ground indicators leading to the centre are present, but visitors should note these indicators can be slippery when wet.
• Activities are not held in environments generally suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision, lacking consistent even, non-slip flooring and unobstructed pathways.
• Clear directions, signs, and maps are available to guide visitors through the venue.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, featuring clearly-displayed signs or graphics.
• Evacuation plans take into consideration individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
• Information on whether emergency alert systems produce both audio and visual warnings (e.g., an alarm and flashing lights) is not available.
• If activities or events include video, closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation are not available for people who are deaf or have limited hearing.

Neurodiverse Support

• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse (e.g., people who experience epilepsy, dyspraxia, Down Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, or autism).
• Staff are available to assist guests with intellectual disabilities, if needed.
• Staff are able to intervene quickly where audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing to visitors.
• Participants can easily remove themselves from activities at this site if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• The venue does not offer a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
• There is no designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.

Service Animals

• All service animals are welcome on the premises.
• Service animals are able to enter most spaces within the venue where their owners are welcome.