We're keen to ensure our members have as much information as possible when considering attending Union events so we're trialling new accessibility descriptors to help try to outline considerations you may have. These will be displayed on our event platform as tags - the information below explains in more detail what each of these means. 

We hope this proves a useful addition to allow you to assess the accessibility of an event - we welcome your feedback (email us at theunion@stir.ac.uk).

Accessibility Descriptors 

Physical Accessibility
Entrances & Pathways

• Step-free entrance - at least one main entrance with a level threshold or ramp
• Automatic open doors 

Interior Navigation

• Turning spaces for wheelchairs
• Smooth flooring: avoids thick carpets, thresholds, or uneven surfaces
• Tacticle surface indicators
• No obstacles or tight corners 

Type of event

• Sitting
• Standing
• Sitting and/or Standing 

Restrooms
See Mazemap

Elevators/Lifts (if multi-level)

• Yes
• No

Signage & Visual Aids

• Clear signage indicating accessible routes, restrooms, accessible exits, evacuees, and other fire instructions, i.e. reminder that campus central fire doors come down (additional large signage created and relevant announcements made)
• Mazemap
• Tactile or braille signage where needed

Parking
Information on parking on campus

Noise
Noise level

• Very quiet (Library Level 3 and 4, quiet, bedroom)
• Moderate (Library Level 2, Normal conversation)
• Loud (Busy restaurant, vacuum cleaner)
• Very loud (Subway, concert, blender) 

Lighting
Lighting level

• Very low (Movie theaters, dark hallways)
• Low (Corridors, ambient lighting)
• Moderate (Offices, classrooms, general living areas)
• Bright (Kitchens, hospitals, stores)
• Very Bright (Operating rooms, workshops, inspection areas)
• ​Flickering/flashing 

Interactions

Interactions with other people

• Required
• Optional
• Non-existent 

Crowd
Crowd level

• Empty (no people present) – fully accessible, ideal for independent mobility
• Light (scattered people, easy movement) - Accessible; minimal navigation challenges
• Moderate (people nearby, some interaction) - Still accessible, but may cause delays or slight discomfort for mobility aid users
• Crowded (constant interaction, limited space) - Difficult to maneuver; overwhelming for some users; overstimulating for some users
• Very crowded (packed, body contact unavoidable) - Inaccessible to wheelchair users, dangerous in emergencies, overstimulating for sensory-sensitive individuals

Child friendly

• Yes
• No

Is there a Quiet Space?

• Yes, location provided on the event
• No, but anyone can access the University of Stirling Lochview Wellbeing Suite

Are Supporters welcome?

• Yes, no requirement for a ticket
• Yes, get in touch with the event organiser
• Yes, but they will need their own ticket