Performance Works: Accessibility Overview
Signage
- Visible at front entrance, only in English
- No braille
Parking and transit
- Accessible parking within 200 feet of entrance; drop off space at entrance
- Parking spaces on sloped ground
- Bus #50 stops 200m from entrance
Exterior
- Main entrance is wheelchair, walker, and mobility scooter accessible
- Ground has curb cuts but no ramps
Interior
- Accessible entrance door is 44” wide and threshold is flush with floor
- Doors are not automatic but can be propped open
- Stair-free space (all one floor)
- Floor incline: sometimes greater than 1:12
- Hallways are at least 59” wide
Lighting
- Fluorescent, incandescent, and halogen lighting
- Strobe lights not used during festival
Stage/backstage
- Stage is 2 feet high, with 3-4 steps – not wheelchair accessible
Seating
- Venue seating: 16×16” folding chairs
- Front row can be removed for wheelchair and scooter users, chairs can be included for their companions
- Room for walkers in front row; ushers can assist with walker storage
- Unobstructed view for lip reading and interpretation
- Rest seating: bench in hallway
Bathrooms
- 2 gender neutral bathrooms, one accessible stall in each
- No automatic doors
Assistive listening arrangements
- No infrared or FM systems
Guide dogs
- Room for guide dogs at seat
- Rest/toilet area for guide dogs outside of venue (not designated)
