Audain Art Museum

Emergency Plan

• Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with mobility, visual, and hearing requirements
• Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with cognitive disabilities

High Speed Internet Service

• Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use

Service Dogs

• Staff have been trained on guide and service dog policies

Supporting Programs

• Business accepts Access2Card (www.access2card.ca) or permits a support person to accompany the customer at no cost or at a discount

Overall Space

• 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
• 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

Restroom in Public Area

• Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person

Signs & Navigation

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

Overall Space

• Business has a visual warning (alarm) system

Activities & Transportation

• Key activities are accessible to guests using mobility devices
• Accessible spaces have clear views of the main activity (i.e. stage, viewing area)
• Pathways are hard packed surfaces with a maximum slope 5%

Entrance

• Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
• Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
• One or more entry points are automated

Parking

• Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked

Restroom in Public Area

• Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
• Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person

Overall Space

• Braille/large print signage for all publicly accessible areas
• Audible alarm and/or public service system
• Multiple lighting sources to improve visibility