Sat 2 & Sun 3 June - Birmingham Pride
Sat 2 & Sun 3 June - Birmingham Pride
Sat 2 & Sun 3 June - Birmingham Pride
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Disabled Access<br />
The organisers of <strong>Birmingham</strong> <strong>Pride</strong> 2012 wish to make the festival inclusive for ALL<br />
and recognise the need for easy access throughout the event for our disabled<br />
community. There are various features in place to cater for those with accessibility<br />
needs who are coming to <strong>Birmingham</strong> <strong>Pride</strong>:<br />
Entering <strong>Pride</strong> &<br />
Disabled Parking<br />
Priority entrance and parking for the<br />
disabled is situated on Kent Street, by<br />
The Fountain. Please also refer to the<br />
Main Site Map for a larger overview of<br />
where this is located.<br />
There is also Disabled Parking in The<br />
Arcadian Centre on Bromsgrove St in<br />
<strong>Birmingham</strong><br />
Disabled Toilets<br />
All the entertainment areas have disabled<br />
toilet facilities on site. At each area, there<br />
will be stewards and security guards, as<br />
well as general <strong>Birmingham</strong> <strong>Pride</strong> staff,<br />
who will be able to assist you in pointing<br />
out the toilets, and also escorting you<br />
through the crowd to reach them, should<br />
you require any assistance. Outside<br />
entertainment areas, there will also be<br />
road-level disabled toilets available.<br />
Just look out for the disabled toilet sign<br />
on the Main Site Map on page 6 and 7.<br />
Entertainment Zone<br />
Access<br />
There will be ramp access to all of the<br />
entertainment areas at <strong>Birmingham</strong><br />
<strong>Pride</strong>. There’s also a disabled viewing<br />
gallery situated at The Nightingale Main<br />
Stage. However, this is available on a first<br />
come, first served basis, so grab your<br />
spot before it gets too busy!<br />
Venue Access<br />
There’s a huge choice of venue to<br />
take advantage of throughout the<br />
<strong>Pride</strong> weekend - all of them have their<br />
own accessibility policy. Some offer<br />
elevators as well as ramps, disabled<br />
toilets and easy access to the outdoor<br />
and smoking areas. Please refer back to<br />
the <strong>Birmingham</strong> <strong>Pride</strong> website for updated<br />
information on accessibility at each<br />
venue - just visit:<br />
www.birminghampride.com/usefulinfo<br />
Alternatively, if there’s a particular venue<br />
you’re interested in, give them a call<br />
directly to find out how they can assist<br />
you. A full list of venues with contact<br />
details can also be found at<br />
www.birminghampride.com/<br />
usefulinfo and then by clicking on gay<br />
bars and clubs for all the info!<br />
Further information?<br />
We are constantly looking to improve on<br />
our disabled access, and your feedback<br />
and suggestions are always welcome to<br />
help us develop this aspect of the<br />
festival.<br />
Should you have any questions, suggestions<br />
or issues regarding accessibility at<br />
<strong>Birmingham</strong> <strong>Pride</strong>, we’d love to hear from<br />
you. Email Mykee McKenzie on<br />
mykee@birminghampride.com or<br />
call the <strong>Birmingham</strong> <strong>Pride</strong><br />
office on 0121 622<br />
4218.<br />
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