Arena and
Convention Centre Liverpool (ACC) has launched a toolkit designed to empower
event organisers to create welcoming and accessible experiences for every
visitor.
The toolkit
contains practical tips, resources and suggestions for best practices, and
guides clients through every stage of the planning process, from initial
concept to post-event evaluation.
ACC Liverpool is committed to
creating safe spaces for all and removing barriers to participation across the industry.
Through the introduction of its Accessibility Strategy, the venue has
introduced improvements across the business to help event organisers to create
more inclusive and accessible events.
The
company’s Accessibility Strategy forms part of their Social Value Impact Plan.
‘People’ forms a key pillar of the plan, and this latest toolkit follows the
launch of their industry leading Legacy Toolkit last year.
Event organisers are encouraged to
explore and consider the resources that have been put together and work with
the ACC Liverpool team who can help to adapt the recommendations to their
specific event needs.
The
venue has also partnered with AccessAble, the leading provider of detailed
access information in the UK, to better understand diverse access requirements
across the campus. Considering their recommendations, a detailed access guide
has been developed, which can help event planners to decide if the venues will
be suitable for their needs.
Organisers
are encouraged to include a link to the guide in their pre-event comms, then
delegates can download the free AccessAble app to conveniently access the guide
on the go.
ACC Liverpool’s director of conference
and business events, Adrian Evans said, “It’s fantastic to see the toolkit
finally come together providing accessible and inclusive information for our
diverse range of clients. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to
connect, engage and participate fully and meaningfully in the events taking
place across our campus. The toolkit and our strategy will serve as a roadmap
to achieving this goal.”
The toolkit can be accessed on ACC Liverpool’s website, here.
