| Question | Action | Accessibility Guide |
|---|---|---|
| How many amusement rides does your park have? | Number | A park map is recommended. Where a ride requires a guest to negotiate steps the map should notate the number of steps required Images required: Parking and access route to entry General images of park layout showing access routes Images of each ride clearly showing entry and boarding Accessible toilets Café, dining or picnic areas |
Ride Details
For each ride complete the following details
| Question | Action | Accessibility Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Is there level or ramped access? | YES/NO | Images of each ride showing the access and ride seating configuration. If access is gained via the exit list that as part of the boarding instructions |
| Is there a wheelchair position on the ride? | YES/NO | |
| Is there a method of wheelchair transfer to the ride? | Describe the transfer method and whether the patron must supply their own assistance | Describe the method of transfer |
| Please describe the ride restrictions (e.g. the need for upper body strength, hand grip etc.) | Describe | Detail all restrictions |
| Please describe wheelchair size and weight restrictions | List the site and weight restrictions | |
| Do you provide wheelchair storage for the duration of the ride? | YES/NO | |
| Is a briefing given to passengers who are blind or who have low vision? | YES/NO |
Ferris Wheels
If your festival includes a Ferris Wheel complete the following:
| Question | Action | Accessibility Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Does your wheel include an open or closed gondola? | YES/NO | Accessibility statement should include all of the measurements listed and the limits on wheelchairs. Loading procedures should be detailed Booking requirements should be listed Photos required |
| Will your gondola cabins take a wheelchair? | YES/NO | |
| What is the clear opening of the gondola doors? | ____mm | |
| Does the gondola have level access from the loading platform? | YES/NO | |
| Are portable ramps available to load a wheelchair? | YES/NO | |
| What are the maximum dimensions of wheelchairs that can be accommodated? | ||
| Width | ____mm | |
| Length | ____mm | |
| Height | ____mm | |
| Weight | ____kg | |
| Do you offer loan wheelchairs? | YES/NO |
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