Accessibility policy

Overview:

Raze Collective is committed to ensuring that its offices (QUAC headquarters), website and performances are accessible to the widest possible audience of staff, performers, collaborators and audiences.

Our Commitment:

The long-term goal and intention of this policy is state clear accessibility principles that the Raze Collective should follow.

Staff & Offices:

Provides in-depth resources to staff about accessibility
Listens to each participants accessibility requirement before a meeting, and takes necessary steps to make the space accessible
Provides BSL interpretation for events and meetings
Maintains transparency in what is not accessible in QUAC headquarters and what is, and works to counter what is not accessible
Aims to become ‘barrier-free’ for all persons

Performers:

Talks to artists about accessibility requirements and supports artists
Provides an in-depth description of venues and QUAC headquarters to performers in a timely fashion
Supplies gender-neutral bathrooms in all locations
Offers advice on accessible transit routes, ensuring that there is sufficient public transport links and accessible parking at all events

Performance Venues:

Events’ general admission will not require ID unless alcohol is served
Seek to offer affordable ticket prices and continue to make offers free tickets through community partners
Where possible offer closed captioning
Maintain transparency about what is not accessible in venues and what is, and works to counter what is not accessible
Expresses no extra charge for accessibility requirements
Provides an in-depth description of venues to audiences well ahead of performance dates
Supplies gender-neutral bathrooms in all locations
Emphasizes the need for scent-reduction in spaces and works to reduce scents
Offers advice on accessible transit routes, ensuring that there is sufficient public transport links and accessible parking at all events
Follows FFZ: Free Passage, Flat Surface and Zero Barriers when looking at setting up all events and the access into and around the building and strives to adhere to this as closely as is possible.
Ensures that all physical spaces are clearly signposted both inside and outside the building, and that information desks, quiet areas and toilets are clear and easy to locate
Where possible and relevant, will provide audio and written descriptions of performance spaces, performers, set and costume before show, as well as touch tours, in-show audio description, surtitles, etc (not an exhaustive list)
Will, where possible, send out pre-made accessibility packs before events to those who may need/request/benefit from it
Will work with the relevant professionals to have spaces and events assessed for accessibility before the event takes place to the public
Will work to gather feedback through a variety of mediums after events/performances to improve work in the future and find out what more can be done.

Digital Performances:

Endeavours to make online events equally as accessible, including but not limited to providing subtitles, hiring sign language interpreters, prohibiting the use of restricted substances on camera, content warning for flashing lights and noises over certain decibels, and breakout rooms.

Website:

This accessibility statement applies to www.razecollective.com. This website is run by Raze Collective. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.

Raze Collective commits to Accessible Formatting on its website including:

Readable fonts: Sans serif fonts, such as Arial and Comic Sans, as letters can appear less crowded. Alternatives include Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic, Trebuchet, Calibri, Open Sans.
Font size should be 12-14 point or equivalent (e.g., 1-1.2em / 16-19 px). Some dyslexic readers may request a larger font.
Larger inter-letter / character spacing (sometimes called tracking) improves readability, ideally around 35% of the average letter width. If letter spacing is excessive it can reduce readability.
Inter-word spacing should be at least 3.5 times the inter-letter spacing.
Larger line spacing improves readability and should be proportional to inter-word spacing; 1.5/150% is preferable.
Avoid underlining and italics as this can make the text appear to run together and cause crowding. Use bold for emphasis.
Avoid text in uppercase/capital letters and small caps, which can be less familiar to the reader and harder to read.
For headings, use a font size that is at least 20% larger than the normal text. If further emphasis is required, then use bold.
Use formatting tools for text alignment, justification, indents, lists, line and paragraph spacing to support assistive technology users. In Word, you’ll find these tools in the ‘Layout’ tab:
Add extra space around headings and between paragraphs.
Ensure hyperlinks look different from headings and normal text.
Use single colour backgrounds. Avoid background patterns or pictures and distracting surrounds.
Use sufficient contrast levels between background and text.
Use dark coloured text on a light (not white) background.
Avoid green and red/pink, as these colours are difficult for those who have colour vision deficiencies (colour blindness).

IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY

All staff are given access to our policy when joining the organisation.

POLICY REVIEW

Raze Collective is committed to reviewing the policy annually.

Date Reviewed: April 2023

Next Review Date: April 2024

Source:

https://queerartsfestival.com/accessibility/

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sample-accessibility-statement/sample-accessibility-statement-for-a-fictional-public-sector-website

Accessibility policy

Overview:

Raze Collective is committed to ensuring that its offices (QUAC headquarters), website and performances are accessible to the widest possible audience of staff, performers, collaborators and audiences.

Our Commitment:

The long-term goal and intention of this policy is state clear accessibility principles that the Raze Collective should follow.

Staff & Offices:

Provides in-depth resources to staff about accessibility

Listens to each participants accessibility requirement before a meeting, and takes necessary steps to make the space accessible

Provides BSL interpretation for events and meetings

Maintains transparency in what is not accessible in QUAC headquarters and what is, and works to counter what is not accessible

Aims to become ‘barrier-free’ for all persons

Performers:

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Talks to artists about accessibility requirements and supports artists

Provides an in-depth description of venues and QUAC headquarters to performers in a timely fashion

Supplies gender-neutral bathrooms in all locations

Offers advice on accessible transit routes, ensuring that there is sufficient public transport links and accessible parking at all events

Performance Venues:

Events’ general admission will not require ID unless alcohol is served

Seek to offer affordable ticket prices and continue to make offers free tickets through community partners

Where possible offer closed captioning

Maintain transparency about what is not accessible in venues and what is, and works to counter what is not accessible

Expresses no extra charge for accessibility requirements

Provides an in-depth description of venues to audiences well ahead of performance dates

Supplies gender-neutral bathrooms in all locations

Emphasizes the need for scent-reduction in spaces and works to reduce scents

Offers advice on accessible transit routes, ensuring that there is sufficient public transport links and accessible parking at all events

Follows FFZ: Free Passage, Flat Surface and Zero Barriers when looking at setting up all events and the access into and around the building and strives to adhere to this as closely as is possible.

Ensures that all physical spaces are clearly signposted both inside and outside the building, and that information desks, quiet areas and toilets are clear and easy to locate

Where possible and relevant, will provide audio and written descriptions of performance spaces, performers, set and costume before show, as well as touch tours, in-show audio description, surtitles, etc (not an exhaustive list)

Will, where possible, send out pre-made accessibility packs before events to those who may need/request/benefit from it

Will work with the relevant professionals to have spaces and events assessed for accessibility before the event takes place to the public

Will work to gather feedback through a variety of mediums after events/performances to improve work in the future and find out what more can be done.

Digital Performances:

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Endeavours to make online events equally as accessible, including but not limited to providing subtitles, hiring sign language interpreters, prohibiting the use of restricted substances on camera, content warning for flashing lights and noises over certain decibels, and breakout rooms.

Website:

​

This accessibility statement applies to www.razecollective.com. This website is run by Raze Collective. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.

Raze Collective commits to Accessible Formatting on its website including:

Readable fonts: Sans serif fonts, such as Arial and Comic Sans, as letters can appear less crowded. Alternatives include Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic, Trebuchet, Calibri, Open Sans.

Font size should be 12-14 point or equivalent (e.g., 1-1.2em / 16-19 px). Some dyslexic readers may request a larger font.

Larger inter-letter / character spacing (sometimes called tracking) improves readability, ideally around 35% of the average letter width. If letter spacing is excessive it can reduce readability.

Inter-word spacing should be at least 3.5 times the inter-letter spacing.

Larger line spacing improves readability and should be proportional to inter-word spacing; 1.5/150% is preferable.

Avoid underlining and italics as this can make the text appear to run together and cause crowding. Use bold for emphasis.

Avoid text in uppercase/capital letters and small caps, which can be less familiar to the reader and harder to read.

For headings, use a font size that is at least 20% larger than the normal text. If further emphasis is required, then use bold.

Use formatting tools for text alignment, justification, indents, lists, line and paragraph spacing to support assistive technology users. In Word, you’ll find these tools in the ‘Layout’ tab:

Add extra space around headings and between paragraphs.

Ensure hyperlinks look different from headings and normal text.

Use single colour backgrounds. Avoid background patterns or pictures and distracting surrounds.

Use sufficient contrast levels between background and text.

Use dark coloured text on a light (not white) background.

Avoid green and red/pink, as these colours are difficult for those who have colour vision deficiencies (colour blindness).

IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY

All staff are given access to our policy when joining the organisation.

POLICY REVIEW

Raze Collective is committed to reviewing the policy annually.

Date Reviewed: April 2023

Next Review Date: April 2024

Source:

https://queerartsfestival.com/accessibility/

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sample-accessibility-statement/sample-accessibility-statement-for-a-fictional-public-sector-website

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