Accessibility, Wellbeing and Support at the Festival
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Learn about the support, BSL interpretation, wellbeing space, accessible activities and inclusive experiences available during the Disability Festival.
Accessibility and inclusion are central to the Disability Festival in the Park.
We recognise that people experience events differently and may require different types of information, assistance or space to enjoy the day.
While no single event can anticipate every individual need, the planning team has worked with community organisations and disabled people to create a supportive and welcoming environment.
Information and support
The Information Point will act as a central place for assistance throughout the festival.
Visitors can ask about:
Festival activities and locations
BSL interpretation
Event arrangements
Support relating to lost children
Support relating to vulnerable adults
General assistance
Members of the event team will also be available around the site.
BSL interpretation
BSL interpretation support will be available through the Information Point.
Visitors who need assistance should speak to the team when they arrive so they can be directed appropriately.
Zebra Wellbeing Area
Festivals can be lively, colourful and noisy. For some visitors, this may become tiring or overwhelming.
The Zebra Wellbeing Area will offer a calmer and more welcoming space where visitors can:
Step away from the busier environment
Pause and rest
Regulate sensory or emotional needs
Reconnect before returning to the festival
The area is available to anyone who needs it.
Deaf Rave and the Woojer Zone
Deaf Rave will provide a DJ set alongside a dedicated Woojer Zone.
Woojer haptic vests turn audio into physical vibration, allowing people to experience beats, bass and rhythm through the body. The zone creates another way to engage with live music and strengthens the festival’s focus on participation by deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors.
Accessible sport and activities
The festival will include accessible sports and creative activities intended to encourage participation across different abilities and levels of experience. Visitors are welcome to speak to the activity teams about how they can take part.
Flexible participation
You do not need to remain in one area or follow the programme from beginning to end.
Visitors may:
Arrive and leave at a time that works for them
Take regular breaks
Move away from busy spaces
Watch rather than participate
Attend with family, friends, carers or support workers
Choose quieter or more active festival areas
Asking for assistance
Please ask for help when you need it. The event team would rather know about a concern early than have someone struggle without support.
Visitors with specific access questions before attending can contact the festival team through the contact details published on the festival website.
The Disability Festival belongs to the whole community. We want visitors to feel that they are not merely invited, but genuinely welcomed and valued.
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