♿ Accessibility & Equality
Plas Heli is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive venue for all visitors, competitors, volunteers, and staff. This page outlines the venue’s accessibility features, legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, and the adjustments available to ensure safe and equitable access for everyone.
Event organisers must consider accessibility within their Event Management Plans (EMP), ensuring that all participants can safely access facilities, services, and event areas.
1. Legal Responsibilities
Under the Equality Act 2010, Plas Heli must ensure:
- Reasonable adjustments are provided for disabled visitors
- Facilities are accessible and safe to use
- No individual is discriminated against based on protected characteristics
- Information is available in accessible formats when required
- Event organisers incorporate accessibility into planning and risk assessments
2. Accessible Facilities at Plas Heli
The venue provides the following accessible facilities:
- Step‑free access to the main building
- Accessible toilets on the ground floor
- Wide doorways suitable for wheelchair access
- Accessible parking spaces close to the main entrance
- Slipway and compound access suitable for assisted mobility
- Lift access to upper floors (if applicable)
3. Event Accessibility Requirements
Event organisers must ensure accessibility is included in their planning. This includes:
- Accessible routes to registration, briefing areas, and event control
- Clear signage and information in accessible formats
- Accessible spectator areas where possible
- Consideration of mobility needs in traffic and site layout
- Ensuring temporary structures do not obstruct accessible routes
- Providing reasonable adjustments upon request
4. Communication & Information Accessibility
Plas Heli aims to ensure information is accessible to all users. This includes:
- Clear, high‑contrast signage
- Availability of information in Welsh and English
- Providing alternative formats upon request (large print, digital)
- Accessible briefing formats for competitors and volunteers
Accessible Communication Standards
5. Parking & Arrival
Accessible parking is available close to the main entrance. Event organisers must ensure:
- Accessible bays remain unobstructed
- Drop‑off points are kept clear
- Traffic management plans consider mobility needs
- Routes from parking to event areas are safe and unobstructed
6. Temporary Adjustments During Events
During events, additional reasonable adjustments may be required, such as:
- Temporary ramps
- Alternative viewing or briefing areas
- Assisted access to slipways or pontoons
- Accessible toilet provision in temporary facilities
Temporary Accessibility Adjustments
7. Reporting Accessibility Issues
Visitors, competitors, and organisers can report accessibility concerns to the Duty Manager or Event Control. All reports are logged and reviewed to ensure continuous improvement.
8. Links to Related Compliance Areas
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
- Operational Compliance
- Event‑Specific Compliance
- Venue Compliance