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

A relationship between two people where the individual with more experience, knowledge, and connections is able to pass along what they have learned to the person with less experience.

The use of a microphone helps to stabilize a presenters volume and significantly improves the function of a hearing aid. This helps not only those in the hearing loss community, but also removes barriers for people who have trouble processing and understanding.

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.

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.

Open Captions are always in view for everyone and cannot be turned off.

A pricing strategy where consumers can pay what they are able to pay. A recommended price can be available but options should range from $0 to offer a fully accessible option.

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 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.

A performance adapted to suit the needs of those who prefer a more relaxed performance style. This includes an invitation to move around freely and vocalise as needed. Sound cues are lowered, house lights are raised, and there are warnings provided for any sudden or startling actions. There is also a sensory or calm room and advanced introductions to actors and their characters.