UoW Adam's Centre for high performance
Accessible to visitors who:
- The main entrance and pathway to the venue provide step-free access for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and walking aids.
- The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- Where steps exist, ramps or lifts are also available for access.
- All entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres and accommodate people using mobility aids.
- Doors are easy to open, even for 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.
- The venue has a clearly labelled accessible restroom.
- Grabrails are easily accessible to a person who is seated on the toilet.
- Restroom handwashing and drying facilities, including paper towel dispensers, 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 door can be opened, locked, and unlocked using one hand, and can be unlocked by staff in an emergency.
- 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.
- An accessible shower is also available at this venue.
- The venue has five designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces.
- The closest accessible parking space is located within 20 metres of the main entrance.
- 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, ensuring visibility and safety.
- Designated drop-off and pick-up points or loading zones are available for safe and convenient access.
- A safe footpath leads to the entrance for people who are blind or experience low vision.
- All flooring, including footpaths, has non-slippery surfaces to prevent accidents and falls.
- The car park is well-lit at night.
- However, the pathway leading to the main entrance does not have tactile ground surface indicators.
- Tactile ground surface indicators are not available at the top of each set of stairs.
- Audio descriptions are not available for any activities or events that include video.
- 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 do not produce both audio and visual warnings.
- Evacuation plans do not take into consideration individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
- Closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation are not available for any activities or events that include video.
- Activities are held in environments that are suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- A designated breakout room or quiet space is available for visitors who require it.
- 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.
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals are able to enter all of the same spaces in which their owners are welcome.
Venue accessibility summary
UoW Adam's Centre for high performance offers strong physical accessibility, including step-free access, designated accessible parking, and well-equipped accessible restrooms. The venue is staffed, provides neurodiverse support, and welcomes service animals. While main pathways are accessible, some areas for blindness and low vision support, and specific emergency procedures for deafness, require further attention.
Visitor experience
- The venue is reachable using public transport, specifically via bus, with the closest stop 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 for visitors.
- The main entrance and pathway to the site are accessible, providing step-free access for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or walking aids.
- A reception, help desk, or service counter is available for visitors using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, with appropriate height and width.
- A designated breakout room or quiet space is available for visitors who require it.
- Participants can easily remove themselves from activities if they experience sensory overload or discomfort.
- Staff are able to intervene quickly if audiovisual systems project sound or graphics that may induce seizures or be distressing to visitors.
- Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are neurodiverse.
- The venue does not host events or activities.
- Closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation are not available for any videos.
- Audio descriptions are not available for people who experience blindness or low vision.
- 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.
- If emergency escape routes are not immediately accessible to people who require mobility assistance, staff are able to help.
- A feedback mechanism is in place for visitors to raise concerns about accessibility or to provide suggestions.
Wheelchair & Mobility Scooter Access
- The main entrance and pathway to the venue provide step-free access for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and walking aids.
- The reception area is easy to navigate for visitors using mobility aids.
- All entrances, passageways, and doorways have a minimum width of 0.81 metres, accommodating mobility aids.
- Where steps exist, ramps or lifts are also available for access.
Accessible Parking
- Five designated and clearly-marked accessible parking spaces are available.
- Parking is within 20 metres of the main entrance, with sufficient room for self-transfer from vehicles.
- The car park is well-lit at night.
- Designated drop-off and pick-up points are available.
Accessible Restrooms
- A clearly labelled accessible restroom is available with grabrails and an accessible shower.
- Handwashing and drying facilities (paper towel) are within easy reach of wheelchair users.
- The bathroom mirror is at an appropriate height for wheelchair users.
- The restroom interior is spacious, meeting minimum cubicle dimensions of 2 metres by 1.6 metres.
Blindness & Low Vision
- A safe footpath leads to the main entrance, and all flooring has non-slippery surfaces.
- The car park is well-lit at night.
- However, tactile ground surface indicators are not present on the pathway to the main entrance or at the top of stairs.
- Audio descriptions are not available for videos.
Deafness & Limited Hearing
- Activities are held in environments suitable for participants who are deaf or experience limited hearing, with clearly-displayed signs or graphics.
- Emergency alert systems do not provide both audio and visual warnings.
- Evacuation plans do not specifically consider individuals with deafness or limited hearing.
- Closed captions, subtitles, or Sign Language interpretation are not available for videos.
Neurodiverse Support
- The venue offers a designated breakout room or quiet space for visitors who require it.
- Participants can easily remove themselves from activities if experiencing sensory overload or discomfort.
- Staff can intervene quickly if audiovisual systems project distressing content.
- Activity environments are suitable for neurodiverse participants.
Service Animals
- All service animals are welcome on the premises.
- Service animals are permitted to enter all the same spaces as their owners.