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Open In-Person LGBTQ+ Allies and Trans Allies Programmes: Access Statement
At Stonewall, we believe that all attendees should be able to fully participate in our events and feel comfortable doing so.
We are taking measures and efforts to ensure that we organise events that are accessible to all. We commit to ensuring that as far as possible we work with you to accommodate any adjustments that you require. We will take feedback on access issues seriously and work to ensure that we improve and develop after every event.
Please find the Access Statements for Stonewall's In-Person Allies and Trans Allies Programmes. Please note that they are running at two venues - please check which venue the programme you are due to attend is running at before consulting the below information. If you would like a more detailed version or have any questions, please email us at empowerment@stonewall.org.uk or call us on 020 7593 1850 and we will get back to you.
Pearson, London
The following Access Statement applies to:
- Open LGBTQ+ Allies Programme 14 November 2022
- Open Trans Allies Programme 7 February 2023
Venue
Pearson, 80 Strand, WC2R 0BP
The venue is wheelchair accessible. The forecourt is level stone pavement. There is step-free access to the room allocated to this event once inside the building. The room is equipped with LED lighting.
For anyone who needs an evacuation plan, please contact empowerment@stonewall.org.uk to agree a mutually convenient personal evacuation plan.
Parking
There is on-sit accessible parking located in the Garage (basement level) of 80 Strand with access to lifts. Please email us if you require further details regarding how to access the room allocated for this event from this level.
Facilities
All facilities will be clearly labelled on the day. Stonewall staff will be available to support to direct you.
• Gender neutral toilets will be available.
• Accessible toilets, equipped with emergency alarms, will be available.
Accessibility Services
Adjustments are available upon request (if there is anything not on this list that you might require, please do not hesitate to get in contact and we can see what we can do for you).
- Large Print
- Coloured paper
- BSL Interpreter (on request)
- Palantypist (on request)
- Braille (on request)
- Free ticket for support worker
- Varied seating options (on request)
Catering
Catering will be clearly labelled. Please do let us know of any dietary requirements or food/drink allergies you have in advance. Vegetarian food will be provided as standard. Upon request, vegan, Halal, Kosher, nut free and gluten-free food will be available. We will ensure that catering requests are accommodated, so please provide us with as much information as possible when registering to attend conference.
For assistance/guide dogs, please provide a water bowl. A toilet area is not available at the venue.
Staff support
Our Stonewall team will be available to support and arriving early to set up on the day. Please let us know if you’d like one of our Stonwall facilitator’s contact details for requesting accessibility related support on the day.
Security
To ensure the safety of all delegates, everyone must bring a copy of their joining instructions with them in order to access the event.
COVID-19 Safety
We know that COVID-19 has hit our community disproportionately and that we all experience different levels of risk relating to our personal circumstances. As a community it’s important that we do all that we can to ensure everyone feels as safe as they can during this event.
- If you would like us to make adjustments to delivery (e.g. mask wearing, social distancing) please email us at empowerment@stonewall.org.uk. This information will be confidential and we'll notify the group of these adjustments anonymously.
- We encourage mask wearing and taking a test before attending if you’re able.
- If you are feeling unwell, please don’t attend this session. We will enable alternative access to the session materials.
Further information
If you can't find what you need here, or you prefer information in a different format, please email empowerment@stonewall.org.uk or call us on +44 (0) 20 7593 1850 and we will do our best to answer.
DLA Piper, Manchester
Venue
Rooms 10-12, DLA Piper, 1 St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 3DE
The venue is wheelchair accessible. The forecourt is level pavement. There is step-free access to the room allocated to this event once inside the building. The room is equipped with LED adjustable lighting.
For anyone who needs an evacuation plan, please contact empowerment@stonewall.org.uk to agree a mutually convenient personal evacuation plan.
Parking
There is on-site accessible parking for wheelchair users. Please get in touch if you require further details regarding this.
Facilities
All facilities will be clearly labelled on the day. Stonewall staff will be available to support to direct you.
Toilets
Toilets
- Gender neutral toilets will be available.
- Accessible toilets, equipped with emergency alarms, will be available.
Venue staff have had disability awareness training and will be available to support you on the day.
Accessibility Services
Adjustments are available upon request (if there is anything not on this list that you might require, please do not hesitate to get in contact and we can see what we can do for you).
- Large Print
- Coloured paper
- BSL Interpreter (on request)
- Palantypist (on request)
- Braille (on request)
- Free ticket for support worker
- Varied seating options (on request)
Catering
Catering will be clearly labelled. Please do let us know of any dietary requirements or food/drink allergies you have in advance. Vegetarian food will be provided as standard. Upon request, vegan, Halal, Kosher, nut free and gluten-free food will be available. We will ensure that catering requests are accommodated, so please provide us with as much information as possible when registering to attend conference.
For assistance/guide dogs, please provide a water bowl. A toilet area is not available at the venue.
Staff support
Our Stonewall team will be available to support and arriving early to set up on the day. Please let us know if you’d like one of our Stonwall facilitator’s contact details for requesting accessibility related support on the day.
Security
To ensure the safety of all delegates, everyone must bring a copy of their joining instructions with them in order to access the event.
COVID-19 Safety
We know that COVID-19 has hit our community disproportionately and that we all experience different levels of risk relating to our personal circumstances. As a community it’s important that we do all that we can to ensure everyone feels as safe as they can during this event.
- If you would like us to make adjustments to delivery (e.g. mask wearing, social distancing) please email us at empowerment@stonewall.org.uk. This information will be confidential and we'll notify the group of these adjustments anonymously.
- We encourage mask wearing and taking a test before attending if you’re able.
- If you are feeling unwell, please don’t attend this session. We will enable alternative access to the session materials.
Further information
If you can't find what you need here, or you prefer information in a different format, please email empowerment@stonewall.org.uk or call us on +44 (0) 20 7593 1850 and we will do our best to answer.