Backroads Whistler

Emergency Plan

• System in place for guests to contact a staff member for help if required

Overall Space

• Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
• Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
• Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
• Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
• Minimal visual clutter and obstacles, with clear central access throughout the space
• Nonslip floor surfaces with minimal reflection
• Door handles have colour contrast with the body of the door; doors and frames have colour contrast with adjacent walls; any glass doors are marked to make them clearly visible
• Background noise is minimal, and alarms or auditory cues are on a low frequency

Restroom in Public Area

• Adult change table and lift

Signs & Navigation

• Signs are clear and concise, in large, plain font with good contrast between text and background
• Signs are well lit
• Signs have minimal glare or reflection

Entrance

• Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope

Food Services

• Accessible path of travel and accessible style tables/booths

Lobby or Reception Area

• Lowered counter at the reception or ticket desk

Parking

• Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
• Space specifically marked with a van-accessible sign, at minimum 4.7 metres wide, large enough to accommodate a vehicle with a side lift/ramp

Restroom in Public Area

• Adult change table and lift

Overall Space

• Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights