Tepid Baths

• The main entrance and pathway to Tepid Baths are accessible, providing step-free access.
• Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available within 20 metres of the main entrance.
• Two accessible parking spaces can be found on Customs Street West, alongside the venue.
• Public transport, including bus, train, light rail, and ferry, is available for reaching the site.
• A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
• However, there are no designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones to ensure safe and convenient access.

• Activities at Tepid Baths 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 can quickly intervene if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing.
• The venue is able to close doorways and windows to create a temperature-controlled space in the event of sudden bad weather.
• However, the venue does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
• The venue is unable to adjust the temperature of all indoor venues (e.g., through air conditioning or central heating) for visitors who require controlled room temperatures.

• Tepid Baths hosts events and activities, some of which use audiovisual equipment.
• Water-based activities are offered, including a learner pool with ramp access and a water wheelchair.
• The main pool and spa pool offer entry via stairs, but a pool hoist is available to assist visitors into both.
• Wheelchairs and other accessibility aids are available for loan onsite.
• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are blind or experience low vision, deaf or have limited hearing, and who are neurodiverse.
• Staff are available to assist guests with blindness or low vision, intellectual disabilities, and acquired brain injuries if needed.

• Tepid Baths is a staffed venue, and staff members are aware of accessible features and services available.
• Some staff have received workplace education and training on accessibility and inclusion for visitors.
• Staff are available to provide assistance when needed, including for guests with blindness or low vision, intellectual disabilities, and acquired brain injuries.
• In the event of an emergency, staff are able to notify all visitors quickly and clearly.
• If emergency escape routes are not immediately accessible to people who require mobility assistance, staff are able to help.

Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access

• The main entrance and pathway to the site are accessible, providing step-free access.
• The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters or walking aids.
• Although the site contains steps, ramps or lifts are also available and can be easily navigated.
• 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.

Accessible Parking

• Designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available.
• Two accessible parking spaces are available on Customs Street West, alongside Tepid Baths.
• The main entrance or meeting point 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 the car doors.
• The car park is well-lit at night.

Accessible Restrooms

• The venue has more than one clearly labelled accessible bathroom stall.
• A gender-neutral accessible toilet is located poolside and is unlocked for ease of access, though it does not have hand-drying facilities.
• An additional gender-neutral toilet and shower is available upstairs in the fitness centre, requiring a key from a staff member for access.
• Grabrails are easily accessible to a person seated on the toilet, and handwashing and drying facilities are within easy reach for wheelchair users.
• The bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height for a person who uses a wheelchair.
• However, the accessible restroom interior is not considered accessible for people who use manual wheelchairs or powerchairs due to cubicle dimensions (must be at least 2 metres x 1.6 metres).

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.
• 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.
• Tactile ground surface indicators are not available at the top of each set of stairs.

Deafness & Limited Hearing

• Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, with 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.

Neurodiverse Support

• Activities are held in environments that are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
• Participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
• The venue offers a wide range of sensory experiences and stimuli for visitors with sensory modulation needs.
• Staff are able to intervene quickly if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing.
• The site does not have a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.

Service Animals

• Only service dogs are welcome on the premises.
• Service dogs can enter most, but not all, of the same spaces where their owners are welcome.