Vancouver Art Gallery Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
Parking- Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
Entrance- Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
- Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
- One or more entry points are automated
Restroom In Public Area- Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
Food Services- Accessible path of travel and accessible style tables/booths
Elevator- Multiple floors with an elevator that is large enough for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
Activities & Transportation- Key activities are accessible to guests using mobility devices
- Information displays (if applicable) at a lower height
- Accessible spaces have clear views of the main activity (i.e. stage, viewing area)
- Pathways are hard packed surfaces with a maximum slope 5%
Vision
Overall Space- Audible alarm and/or public service system
- Customer service staff have been trained, and prepared to verbally describe rooms, menus, business amenities and contracts/waivers in detail
General
Supporting Programs- Business accepts Access2Card (www.access2card.ca) or permits a support person to accompany the customer at no cost or at a discount
Emergency Plan- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with mobility, visual, and hearing requirements
Service Dogs- Staff have been trained on guide and service dog policies
- Business has a dog relief area on site
Additional InformationGuest who are blind/partially sighted are welcome to join us on the last Saturday of each month for a 1-hour Described Tour that includes description of exhibits. Complimentary admission for one sighted companion per visitor with vision loss.
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