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A legend that outlines the level of language comprehension a person would need to follow the performance.

A policy put in place if someone arrives late to the theatre. Latecomers policies should be posted in advance to adequately prepare audiences before they arrive to the theatre. Latecomers policies can include allowing those to their seats at any time, allowing those in at a suitable break, allowing those in at the end of the act.

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

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

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.

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.

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

A kit made up of items that can be used to calm a person when they are in a state of sensory overload. This may also be known as ‘stim kits’ and ‘stim toys’ (abbreviation for stimulation).

Verbal and written notices that precedes potentially overstimulating sensory experiences within the material. It is best for these to be identified with approximate time stamps so the sensitive content is identified and those engaging with it can prepare themselves to adequately engage or disengage for their own well-being. Overstimulating sensory experiences can involve, scents, loud sounds, whispering voices, strobe lights, harsh lighting, fluorescent lighting, haze, fog, smoke, physical interaction and more.