Latitude Aligns With Audience Access Alliance

Latitude Festival confirms reopening plans align with 10-point checklist to ensure Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent fans are not left behind.

cinch presents Latitude can confirm that our reopening plans align with a 10-point checklist published by the cross-sector Audience Access Alliance.

The Audience Access Alliance, founded by music and event industry accessibility charity Attitude is Everything, is made up of a cross-sector coalition of 13 disability and accessibility organisations and networks all united in working to remove barriers for audiences across the UK or in devolved nations.

Designed to apply to any venue or event, from football clubs and outdoor festivals to heritage sites, music venues, tourist attractions and theatres, the cross-sector 10-point list enshrines the key understandings and policies that need to be in place for reopening to be accessible for Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people, regardless of the setting.

Designed to apply to any venue or event, from football clubs and outdoor festivals to heritage sites, music venues, tourist attractions and theatres, the cross-sector 10-point list enshrines the key understandings and policies that need to be in place for reopening to be accessible for Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people, regardless of the setting.

Our customers can be assured that our reopening plans align with the following:

Accessible Reopening Checklist

  1. We agree that every person has the right to assess their own level of risk.
  2. People can find facts on our website about accessibility and COVID safety to make informed decisions.
  3. If we have tickets on sale, Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people can arrange the access they need.
  4. No one is advised against visiting our event or venue.
  5. No one will be challenged about their ‘risk status’ at our entrance due to a perceived ‘vulnerability’.
  6. Attendees are not expected to bring a doctor’s note if unable to wear a mask.
  7. Our COVID safety measures are accessible for everyone.
  8. Our street furniture does not obstruct accessible parking or access routes for attendees or pedestrians.
  9. Our staff have been trained in disability awareness and understand our access provision and COVID-safety measures.
  10. We are committed to listening to Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people and engaging with any new audiences gained online during lockdown.