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Venue Accessibility Hub

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Making events accessible to all

The 2010 Equality Act places a legal obligation on all businesses and organisations to make “reasonable adjustments” for their services to become accessible.

What’s considered ‘reasonable’ is to be determined by the communities in which the decisions affect.

If you would like to input content for the Venue Accessibility Hub, please let us know.

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How can we help?

Our Event Accessibility Hub provides recommendations for hosting inclusive events from initial planning stages through to the live event. 

Find the information you need in the menu below. 

The presentation on ' ‘Accessible Events’ given by the former chair of our cross-association working group, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, is available to view here.

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Websites & branding 

Consider how to make your website and communications inclusive. 

Including guidance on: 

  • Making websites accessible 
  • Inclusive marketing 

Read more here

At the venue 

From transport to catering to lighting, consider how to make your venue accessible to all. 

Including guidance on: 

  • Transport, parking, service dogs
  • Signage 
  • Rooms including seating, sound and lighting
  • Catering 
  • Conveniences including toilets 

Read more here 

Emergency evacuation 

It's essential all visitors can leave your venue in an emergency. 

Including guidance on:

  • Accessible fire exits 
  • Fire alarms 

Read more here 


 

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