DaDaFest International 2008
Access & Safety Information: Please read
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DaDaFest aims to be as accessible possible and has always striven to make sure that no-one would ever be turned away from any of the events. However, due to availability there are some limits and compromise is required for a few events. Please check the information below to ensure your access needs are met and aware of any issues that may affect your comfort and enjoyment.
If in doubt, contact or ask for a member of the Crew wearing grey T shirts, for further information or advice, or visit the Head Quarters Portakabin out side the main entrance.
Information is available on-line, text and audio copies, in large print and Braille. If you require a different format, please ask a member of the Crew. Stewards wearing the fluorescent jackets will not be aware of specific access requirements and serve the festival in the role of crowd safety and emergency protocols
There will be no reserved seating - we are operating a first come, first served approach
Disclaimer
NWDAF cannot take responsibility if any of the technical access support staff are unable to attend. NWDAF will aim to provide cover for any failure and if unable to, will inform the audience.
NWDAF cannot take responsibility for valuables or equipment either inside the venues or on the road parking.
Contents
Topic
1) Venues
2) Wheelchair user limit
3) British Sign Language Interpretation
4) Voice Over
5) Hearing Loops
6) Lip Speaker
7) Palantyped events
8) Audio Description
9) Personal Assistance
10) Free Personal Support
11) Emergency Evacuation
12) Fire Alarms
13) Flash Photography
14) Anything Else
15) Contact Information
1) Venues:
There are 8 venues housing event in this year's DaDaFest.
Site 1 - The A Foundation, 37 Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BY (bottom half of the street). The site is a series of four old factories knocked in one - the Coachshed, the Blade, The Furnace and the Office. The building is on two storeys, but for the festival we will only use one level, except for the Mermaid in the Office, which can be accessed by ramp alongside. There is level access throughout, and we are delivering most of the events at the A Foundation. This is the first time they have hosted such an event and are eager to ensure your comfort and safety. Do be aware that the site is comprised of older factory buildings that are knocked together to form one site. If you have any difficulty getting around, please do speak to a member of the crew.
On site there is....
A cafe serving hot & cold drinks (alcoholic and soft) and snacks is available from 10am each day.
One accessible toilet with a hoist, with the remaining toilets operating a unisex facility. A further 2 accessible toilets will be provided opposite the entrance Coachshed.
On street parking will be available in the surrounding streets for free and stewarded.
Site 2 - The Picket, 61 Jordan Street, Liverpool L1 0BW around the corner from A Foundation. This is a former factory site and holds a ramped stage and open dance floor.
There is just one accessible toilet available.
On street parking will be available in the surrounding streets for free and stewarded
A Drop Down kerb is in place
Site 3 - CUC or Contemporary Urban Centre, 41 Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BS. A newly refurbished building with level access and lift availability to all floors.
A cafe and accessible toilets are on site.
On street parking will be available in the surrounding streets for free
Site 4 - The Bluecoat, School Lane Liverpool L1 3BX. This will house some performances in the newly accessible performance space.
There are plenty of accessible toilets and all levels are accessible.
The nearest car park in 500m away in Hanover Street and is a paying service.
Blue Badge Holders may find spaces in nearby Wood Street
Site 5 - St George's Hall, Lime Street, Liverpool L1 1JJ.
This is located in the city centre, opposite Lime Street Station. The roads surrounding this venue are all cobbled.
There is a taxi drop off point near the entrance at William Brown Street end of the Hall.
Accessible toilets are available
Parking will be available outside the Hall
A bar will be set up
Site 6 - FACT, 86 Wood Street, Liverpool L1 4DQ
The event is talking place on the ground floor area in 'The Box'. The building is accessible throughout and has accessible toilets.
A bar is located on the first floor, accessed by lift and stairs, a cafe is on the ground floor
Some on street parking available, but limited
Easy taxis drop off point.
Site 7 - Merseyside Centre for Deaf People, Queens Drive, West Derby Liverpool L14 0DJ.
This is an old school building and the areas used for the festival are accessible.
A daytime cafe is on site and vending machines readily available
There are accessible toilets
Parking is free with Blue Badge holder spaces
Site 8 - National Museums Liverpool, Treasure House Theatre, William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN.
The venue is accessed via main entrance to the World Museum. Entry to the theatre is found on 1st floor with lift access.
A cafe is located on ground floor and on the top floor
Accessible toilets are available.
Parking on street outside is payment, though some limited Blue badge spaces are also available
2) Limit on wheelchair user numbers.
Friday 5th September 08, 10am - 2.30pm - CUC - Oska Bright Screenings - limite 11 ( audeince capacity 109)
Friday 5th September 08, 8pm - St Georges Hall - Horizontal Heroines - limit 10 (audience 400 capacity)
Saturday 6th September 08, 5pm & 7pm - FACT - Limit 15 (audience 50 capacity)
3) British Sign Language Interpretation (SLI)
There will be interpreter support at the Box Office and the Information point in the Coach Shed and throughout the festival.
Every event except one is signed, though some are only signed once - see below:
DaDaShorts is only interpreted once on Thursday 4th September at 10pm (in the Coachshed)
The 'Last American Freakshow' will not be interpreted. The question & answer session will be interpreted on Thursday 4th (in the Coachshed) after the film has ended.
There will be only one interpreted show for Laurence Clark's 'Spastic Fantastic' on Friday 5th September at 8pm at the Bluecoat.
The DaDaRave will not be interpreted, but there will be an interpreter on hand for support.
4) Voice Over
A voice over for hearing people will be provided for the Celebration of Deaf Arts in the Furnace on Saturday 6th Sept at 1pm - 6pm.
5) Hearing Loops
These are available in all venues, except for the events outdoors. Some artist's debates will take place in small areas, so do ask if you require portable hearing loop.
6) Lip Speaker
Please contact a member of the Crew if you require a lip speaker - none of the events are supported through this service
7) Palantyped Events
Thursday 4th September 08
5 - 7pm: Heavy Load, A Film About Happiness - Question & Answer session only following film in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
7.30 - 9.30pm, Last American Freakshow, - Question & Answer session only following film in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
Friday 5th September 08
11am - 12.30pm: Reflect Muse & Imagine (part 1) in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
1.15pm - 2.45pm: Reflect Muse & Imagine (part 2) in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
Saturday 6th September 08
11am - 1.00pm: Reflect Muse & Imagine in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
Sunday 7th September 08
10am - 12 noon: Reflect Muse & Imagine in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
1 - 2pm: Dr Who and the Beast Within - in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
8) Audio Description
The exhibition in the Blade Factory is supported by portable CD audio description which is also available in large print.
Audio Described events are available only for the following:
Thursday 4th September 08 - Audio Describer:Anne Hornsby
12 - 2pm: Live Sketching in preparation for an canvass commission - live audio description in the Blade Factory, A Foundation, Greenland Street
2 - 5pm: Private Viewing live audio description in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
5 - 7pm: Heavy Load, A Film About Happiness - audio described using Sennheiser equipment (includes ear piece) in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
7.30 - 9.30pm: The Last American Freakshow - audio described using Sennheiser equipment includes ear piece) in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
Friday 5th September 08 ¬- Audio Describer:Anne Hornsby
3.30 - 5pm: Kevin Connolly - artist Talk - audio described using Sennheiser equipment (includes ear piece) in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland St
9pm - 11pm: Evolution - audio described using Sennheiser equipment (includes ear piece) in the Furnace, A Foundation, Greenland Street
Saturday 6th September 08
2 & 4pm: Petrushka - two showings audio described by Michael Hurst using Sennheiser equipment (includes ear piece) in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
12 - 1.45pm and 4 - 5pm: DaDa in the Yard - live audio description by Michael Hurst in the street, Greenland Street
6 - 7pm: Tyst Film - audio described by Michael Hurst using Sennheiser equipment (includes ear piece) in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
8 - 9pm: Spastic Fantastic - audio described by Anne Hornsby using Sennheiser equipment (includes ear piece) at the Bluecoat, School Lane
10 - 12 midnight: Hothouse in the Furnace - audio described by Anne Hornsby using Sennheiser equipment (includes ear piece) in the Furnace, A Foundation, Greenland Street
Sunday 7th September 08
1 - 2pm: Dr Who - audio described by Michael Hurst using Sennheiser equipment (includes ear piece) in the Coachshed, A Foundation, Greenland Street
2 - 4pm: Crossings - audio described by Maxine Lang using Sennheiser equipment (includes ear piece) in the Bird Theatre, CUC, top end of Greenland Street
8pm - 11.30pm - DaDaLesque - audio described by Anne Hornsby using Sennheiser equipment (includes ear piece) in the Bluecoat, School Lane
9) Personal Assistance
Assistance can be sought by contacting a crew member.
10) Free Personal Support
Free place for your own personal assistant is given when booking a ticket either on-line, over the phone or when arriving at the box office
11) Evacuation Procedure
NWDAF is covered by a public license which clearly indicates all possible risk factors. There is a strict travel route around the site to ensure visitors safety, the security personnel are clearly marked and have over-riding authority to ensure all members of the public follow the correct routes throughout the festival site.
If in the event of a fire alarm and evacuation of the site being instigated, we would like to know if there is any additional support you may require to ensure full cooperation and cover to help you from the site in safety. Can you please inform a member of the crew if you feel the need to explain any additional support or procedures in assisting incase of an evacuation.
NB: Please note that in the Blade factory housing Tanya Raabe's work, there are three steps leading to the fire exit. NWDAF will ensure crew and security staff have prepared contingency evacuation route in case there is a need to vacate this room.
12) Fire Alarms
Fire Alarms are installed in all rooms and comprise of a high pitched noise and a flashing light. Please inform crew if you feel this may affect your visit to the space.
13) Flash Photography
NWDAF will not permit flash photographs in any circumstances on any of the sites and will put up signs accordingly. If anyone uses one, they will be approached by a member of the Crew and asked to refrain from using their flash setting. If they refuse, NWDAF has the right to escort the person from the site.
14) Anything Else?
Please ask a member of the Crew if you require further support or assistance and we will do our best to support you in your experience here at DaDaFest International 2008
15) Contact Information
NWDAF, The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX
Tel: 0151 707 1733
Fax: 0151 708 9355
Text: 0151 706 0365
Email: dadafest@nwdaf.co.uk
Website: www.nwdaf.co.uk
