FemFest NL Accessibility Plan
The Space and Eastern Edge Gallery – 72 Harbour Drive
Entrances
Main entrance: 72 Harbour Drive
• External double door is 6 ft wide
• Concrete ramped entrance
• No automated button for opening
Parking
Parking lot spaces and on street parking is free on weekends. There is a large public parking lot adjacent to 72 Harbour Drive; in this parking lot there are no designated Blue Zone spaces.
The Space
Upon entering the Space from Harbour Drive, please note the hallway has an uneven floor positioned approximately half way up the hallway. The floor dips by 1 inch for 6 feet.
Washrooms
Single stall gender neutral washroom located in hallway from Harbour Dr entrance.
• Door width is 30 inches
• Washroom is at least 6 ft x 4 ft for maneuverability
Designated Women’s Accessible single stall washroom located down long hallway.
• Door Width is 30 inches
• Stall is at least 6 ft x 4.5 ft for maneuverability
• Grab bars near toilet
Designated Men’s Accessible single stall washroom located down long hallway.
• Door Width is 30 inches
• Washroom is at least 6 ft x 4.5 ft for maneuverability
• Grab bars near toilet
Alternate Formats
FemFestNL schedule is available in braille, in large print, and on a prerecorded MP3 file.
Additional Conference Supports
Informal American Sign Language available for Saturday night Keynote Speaker, and for Sunday FemTalks presentations. Certified service animals are welcome – water bowls available for working animals. Hearing Amplification device available on site from CHHA-NL. One on one closed captioning available on site. Additional accessibility information and supports provided by inclusionNL…for Everyone.
Safe Crew onsite and identifiable at all times with completed NLSACPC training.
Inclusion Crew onsite and identifiable with Guided Sight Training completed from CNIB. A designated “Quiet space” area available for individuals requiring a short term space.
All FemFest NL events are breastfeeding friendly. There will be nut-free snacks, water, tea, and coffee at all conference events. There will be alcohol served on site.
