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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.

An animal who has undergone specialised training in order to perform specific tasks that support the disabled person they are assisting.

This is when a second cast will accompany the principal cast and perform each character’s voiced text in ASL.

A hard plastic container that is used to safely dispose of hypodermic needles and other sharp medical instruments.

A person with specialized training who can safely guide a blind or partially sighted person through an unknown environment. They use both physical guiding techniques as well as verbal description of where an item is situated when the team is standing still.

Elements designed for audience members to interact with and touch before/during/after a performance to enhance teh understanding or experience of a piece.

A touch tour is usually held before an Audio-Described performance of a theatre production to provide context about the show and to allow blind and partially sighted members of the audience to familiarise themselves with the design of the space, costumes and props ahead of the show itself.

Proximity to public transportation. Consider routes from transit stops to venue - path, curb cuts, wayfinding, cross walks, advertised on website in written and video

The perception of vibration through touch. Vibrotactile perception can be used either as an accessibility measure as a substitute for other senses or to enhance the information provided through your other senses.

An auditory description of visual elements and the action in a video so that those who are blind or partially sighted can follow the action as it happens. These descriptions are interspersed amongst any dialogue happening in the video.

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