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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.

A text version of all spoken dialogue, lyrics, and any non-speech audio information, so that the written copy can be followed along with the live action. Transcripts should be available in hard copy when possible and should be shared in PDF format and in a text only Word Doc format.

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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A story told primarily through visual elements, using a series of messages like graphics, images, pictures, or videos. Visual storytelling is an additional tool which can be used to describe the story of your performance to your audience. This tool reduces your reliance on language comprehension and allows you to be more creative in your storytelling.

A place for garbage should be provided in each bathroom stall.

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Action Item: Ensure signage and design materials follow wayfinding guidelines to create more accessible pathways