A policy which prohibits the use of scented products within the building at any time, including cleaning products.

The length of time a performance runs from start to finish. The runtime includes any breaks, but we suggest letting patrons know when the scheduled breaks will take place during the show.

A room designed to diminish the amount of sensory input a person is taking in. A person can visit the room when they are feeling sensory overload or to prevent themselves from reaching the point of sensory overload. Sensory rooms have lower lighting, less background noise, comfortable places to sit, and provide sensory kits which can be used to calm the person’s mind.

Refers to the pronoun that a person prefers to be associated with. The sharing or display of pronouns as a way to show others that they will respect everyone’s pronouns; in other words, displaying their pronouns is a way to let others know (especially LGBTQ+ folks) that they will create a safe space for any LGBTQ+ folks around them. If you are unclear about a person’s pronouns, ask them and then make a conscious effort to learn and use them. If you want to learn more, check out this website, or try out the Pronoun Dressing Room online.

A section of seating reserved for those with specific access needs. Priority could be chosen based on sightlines, proximity to the ASL interpreters, or because it is easily accessed by mobility device users and by service animals.

A kit containing Naloxone, which acts as an opioid antagonist, meaning it can be administered during an opioid overdose to temporarily reverse the effects so that treatment can be sought.

Assistive devices used to enhance a person’s level of mobility. These are tools that add to their quality of life rather than ‘binding’, ‘confining’, or ‘limiting’ them.

Variety of hotlines, online information services, mobile apps, and even video games available to help people cope with mental illness.

Mask policies should be clearly posted so people can decide if a space is safe for them to participate in. Masks Recommended and Mask Mandatory policies are the most accessible options for all to be able to participate