Fully Inclusive
Disability Awareness Day is planned with accessibility at the forefront. Read below for the information surrounding accessibility and safety.
Event Site
The whole site is built with access for all in mind. Wherever possible hard standing pathways are used, grassed areas are checked prior to the opening and where necessary rubber matting is used to improve ease of access. BSL Interpreters are available on request. A number of stewards have completed sighted guide training, all other stewards are trained in general assistance.
See below for other facilities.
Scooter Hire
Approximately 30 mobility scooters are available on hire for £10 per day. Pre booking is required please contact Kate on 01925 240064 or email Kate
Free Wheelchair Loan
40 wheelchairs are available on free loan. Speak to our stewards who will be wearing distinctive black DAD polo shirts and yellow tabards. If you would like to discuss any special requirements such as leg elevators, attendant or self-propel chairs in sizes for children, young people and adults please contact the DAD office on 01925 240064 and speak to Kate or email Kate
Accessible Facilities
There are five permanent unisex wheelchair accessible toilet units situated around the event site plus one temporary mobile unit (marked WC on site plan). The toilet block adjacent to the entrance bridge, (near the heritage centre) also has a hoist and changing plinth. (RADAR key needed)
Assistance & Support
If you would like to discuss any special requirements such as leg elevators, attendant or self-propel chairs in sizes for children, young people and adults please contact the DAD office on 01925 240064 and Kate or email Kate
The DAD Stewards are wearing distinctive black polo shirts and day-glow yellow tabards. They are all in radio contact with the event organisers, and St John Ambulance. Two fully qualified BSL Interpreters will be available throughout the day. The Ranger Service will be onsite all day to answer questions, help people and show everyone around the beautiful grounds, gardens and zoo of Walton Hall.
First Aid
First Aid will be provided by St John Ambulance who will be situated adjacent to the Main Arena.