Mobility and Physical Disabilities
Is your venue step-free both inside and outside? Make sure to have a proper look around when assessing this. If you’ve got a trolley or something with wheels try moving it around the space from starts to finish. Sometimes people will say they’re step free, but forget that there’s one small step at the entrance. If just a step – could you get a ramp? (Or mention it on your website – some people have their own ramps)
Would there be enough space in the room for someone in a wheelchair to move around? What about several wheelchairs? Note not all wheelchairs are the same size.
Can everything be seen/reached from sitting height? Try just sitting down in your room and try for yourself.
Do you have areas that require climbing or crawling? (Eg. needing to go in a duct or a smaller room?) Does just one person need to be able to crawl or climb to access this space? Is there a side door that could allow a different access route?
Does your room have chairs if someone can’t sit for long periods? If you game has multiple rooms within it, making sure each space has at least one chair can be a big help. Can you provide a chair or a stool on request?
Are there puzzles that would be a problem for someone with a limb difference? (Eg. A player needs to reach two objects a distance apart at the same time.)
Are there any puzzles that are very physical and require a high level of coordination? (Eg. Throwing balls to hit a target, pulling on rope pulleys, etc.) Can these be skipped if necessary? Can they be done with two people working together?
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