"Handicapped Access????

What an ugly phrase."

That is a term that should never really be used, it is generally considered discriminating.

But disabled access is an issue is one of an important nature. Can Non-ambulatory persons access the event? Do those with hearing defects have a loop system catered for? It's a minefield of correctness and people with disabilities (noticeable or unnoticeable) should have the right to access events as anyone else.

It's appreciated how difficult it is to incorporate things like that and where do you stop? Do you provide facilities for young children? Parental changing rooms? You are stuck making a balance of what the majority of people will need and what could be considered a minority would need!?!?

I accept that this is a necessity in permanent buildings but should you go to the full extent on temporary ones? Perhaps if cost isn't an issue.

Is it a requirement for health and safety? Perhaps if you include these groups to have the correct signage in place, have a suitable plan for evacuation and correct facilities to deal with any situation.

Questions like, do they need a carer? are they equipment assisted?

In these cases it is really recommended to have a consultant which is extra money? How far do you go before the event is no longer viable?

I would hate this issue to be my responsibility and I think that is one thing that puts people off managing events of this nature.

But nice to consider :D