Facilities & Accessibility

• Designated Disabled car parks are situated in areas close to the Big Top and Food Court area. You may need to walk up to 30 meters from these car parks to venues and other facilities. Please bring your blue badge with you to gain access to these car parks
• Areas for wheelchair users in the Big Top are available. Designated Big Top Stewards are there to assist if required. We request that carers seated with their friends in this area remain seated allowing all in the area the ability to see the screens and song words
• Charging of electrical equipment (batteries, scooters etc) can be provided at the info point
• Accessible toilets are available throughout the site, there is also an accessible shower available (please collect the key from the info point). If you should have any queries as to the location of accessible facilities on site please check with the info point
• Wheelchairs are available for people to borrow during the event These can be booked at the info point
• Disabled seating at various eating venues
• Pre meeting access (½ hour prior to start of meeting) is allowed to acquire a seat in the allocated seating area or otherwise. 
• Signs are displayed outside venues where moving/flashing lights may be used

• Electric hook-ups can be provided free of charge for those with an applicable disability or specific medical requirement, as availability for these facilities is limited you must request a hook-up using the provision request form
• Car spaces next to your unit can be provided free of charge for those with an applicable disability or specific medical requirement, as availability for these spaces is limited you must request a space using the provision request form

• Large print copies of song books are available at the BSL area in the Big Top
• A3 copies of the site plan are available from the Info point
• Audio recordings giving an outline of the Programme can be available if requested before the event using our provision request form
• Seating for a visually impaired person and a friend is provided; please request the removal of an end of row seat should this be required for a guide dog to lay down, safe from people passing by
• Pre meeting access (½ hour prior to start of meeting) is allowed to acquire a seat in the allocated seating area or otherwise. 

• A Hearing Loop will be in place in the Big Top
• BSL Interpreters cover the main celebrations. So as not to limit the choice that Deaf people have we prefer to leave it that Deaf people request interpreters for the seminars they most want to attend. Please see an interpreter prior to a meeting or ask at the info point for a contact telephone number
• Designated seats are reserved for those using the loop, signers, lip readers and for a hearing friend
• Pre meeting access (½ hour prior to start of meeting) is allowed to acquire a seat in the allocated seating area or otherwise

Free admission is offered for Carers who would not otherwise be attending the event, to book a carer place please contact the office.

Awaken will ensure sufficient catering options are provided for a range of dietary requirements, however we cannot guarantee a variety of options will be available and suggest you bring sufficient supplies with you.

We are currently reviewing engagement levels and will be able to confirm Count Everyone In's presence at the event in early 2024