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    • THE WELFARE HANDBOOK
    • Introduction
    • Part One – Planning & preparing to provide a welfare service
    • Part Two – Welfare team guidelines
    • Part Three – Forms
    • FURTHER READING
    • The Circus Safety Toolkit
    • Martyn's Law
    • Ban on Single Use Plastics and Polystyrene
    • Making Sure Those Working for You are Allowed to Work
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Accessibility

Please note: The information contained in this chapter sets out good practice that should be considered by event organisers. However, it is industry guidance and does not necessarily cover everything that organisers need to consider for a particular event.

It is important that events are as inclusive as possible and that organisers consider the needs of those who may need support, such as wheelchair access or accessible toilets. Attitude is Everything offers a framework of holistic inclusive practices for live events via its Live Access Charter.

Updated: 8 December 2025

Key Points

  • Create an inclusive event plan and ensure that accessibility is on everyone’s agenda
  • The provision of clear access information is important
  • Provide an accessible booking system, taking account of the needs of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people
  • Consider the transport needs of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people
  • It is important that accessible toilets and changing facilities are provided and clearly signposted
  • Make sure that onsite facilities are accessible, using ramps and lifts etc. as necessary
  • Provide accessible viewing platforms or areas with clear sight lines 
  • Consider the needs of workers and artists/performers who may have accessibility requirements
  • Make sure emergency evacuation plans take account of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people
  • Train event staff in disability and how to help those with special needs.

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Planning

 

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Access Policy & Procedures

 

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Emergency Evacuation Plans

 

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Training

 

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Marketing & Communications

 

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Booking Systems & Companion Tickets

 

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Getting to the Event

 

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Making an Accessible Site

 

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Accessible Toilets & Changing Places

 

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Bars & Traders

 

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Viewing Platforms & Areas

 

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Respite, Quiet & Sensory Spaces

 

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Assistance Dogs

 

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Accessible Campsites

 

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Stage Access & Artists

 

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Accessible Performances

 

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Evaluation & Feedback

 

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Further Information

 

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In this chapter

  • Key Points
  • Planning
  • Access Policy & Procedures
  • Emergency Evacuation Plans
  • Training
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Booking Systems & Companion Tickets
  • Getting to the Event
  • Making an Accessible Site
  • Accessible Toilets & Changing Places
  • Bars & Traders
  • Viewing Platforms & Areas
  • Respite, Quiet & Sensory Spaces
  • Assistance Dogs
  • Accessible Campsites
  • Stage Access & Artists
  • Accessible Performances
  • Evaluation & Feedback
  • Further Information
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