Is your event venue wheelchair accessible?

* Points of attention that do not require much time/energy/money

  • The venue is wheelchair accessible. Note possible obstacles when visiting the location. At UGent, you can check in Time-Edit whether the location is wheelchair accessible when making a reservation. Should you notice that the location does not meet the criteria below, please let versterkpunt@ugent.be A wheelchair accessible location includes:
    • Doors that are not too heavy or open automatically. Are the doors wide enough (at least 82 cm, preferably wider)? Is the doorstep not too high? If not, it is best to provide someone to welcome people, or ask about needs at registration so you can make the necessary adjustments in advance.
    • If the main entrance is not wheelchair accessible, it would be best to provide signage to the wheelchair-accessible entrance. You can also communicate about this in advance.
    • No steep slopes.
    • An elevator if your event does not continue at ground level. Check if the elevator is wide enough for (electric) wheelchairs.
    • Clear signage to wheelchair accessible restrooms, elevators,...
    • Is there an obstacle-free path to the entrance?
      • Is the sidewalk lowered so you can easily drive up it with a wheelchair?
    • Are aisles wide enough? Preferably also pay attention to this if you set up your own tables and/or chairs.
  • Is there a wheelchair accessible restroom? During your site visit, it is important to pay attention to (among other things) the following points of interest for the wheelchair accessible restroom.
    • Is the doorway wide enough?
    • Is there enough room to turn with a wheelchair?
    • Are there handles next to the toilet?
    • Is the sink accessible from a wheelchair?
    • Does the faucet work with a sensor?
    • Is the toilet roll easily accessible?

** Points of attention that are a bit more difficult

  • If the event happens outside, will the surface be accessible to people with reduced mobility?
  • Are there parking spaces for people with disabilities?
  • A wheelchair accessible stage, if the speakers/artists you invite need it.
  • If there are specific wheelchair-accessible seats, they are located among the other audience members if possible (and therefore not at the very side, back,...).