Newcastle Writers Festival

A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

Ermöglicht der Betreuungsperson einer Person freien Eintritt zu teilnehmenden Veranstaltungsorten und Events.

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Geeignet für blinde oder sehbehinderte Menschen

Geeignet für Menschen mit Hörbehinderung oder Taubheitsgefühl.

Geeignet für Rollstuhlfahrer.

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Geeignet für Personen, die zwar einige Stufen steigen können, aber von Haltegriffen profitieren würden. (Dies schließt Personen ein, die Gehhilfen und Mobilitätshilfen benutzen.)

Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

Have accessible seating areas in theatrette

Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked

Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)

Have handrails on all your stairways

Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.

Have step free access to the conference or function room

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)

Provide seating in common areas including reception area

Staff are trained in Auslan

Train your staff in disability awareness

Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)

Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)