Newcastle Pride Festival
Friday 11 October 2024 to Sunday 27 October 2024
Overview
Newcastle Pride 16-day festival culminates in the biggest single-day event Newcastle Pride Fair Day (Your voice, your story). With over 120 market stalls, entertainment on the full stage and a…
Newcastle Pride 16-day festival culminates in the biggest single-day event Newcastle Pride Fair Day (Your voice, your story). With over 120 market stalls, entertainment on the full stage and a second stage specifically for up and coming young performers to showcase their skills.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
Provide information in large print
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss)
Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products
Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms
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)
