Accessibility

At Bolton Arena Community Sports Village we seek to ensure our digital presence and centre facilities are accessible to all.

 

 

Building Accessibility

  • ‘Step free’ entrance with automatic doors.
  • Designated disabled parking bays.
  • All floors and facilities are accessible via lifts.
  • All floor coverings are non-slip.
  • We offer an extensive adapted sports programme with free passes to carers and assistants.
  • Low level reception desks.
  • Hearing loops available at reception, and in our conference room facilities upon request.
  • Clear signage for easy navigation.
  • Gender-neutral toilets.
  • Members of our gym, reception and senior management teams have had training in British Sign Language, to help facilitate any deaf or hard of hearing individuals. (Read more here).

 

Changing Facilities

All our changing rooms and toilets are full accessible with large changing areas, grab rails and showering facilities. All facilities are accessible via lifts.

 

Gym Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible equipment including a range of free weights, resistance machines, cable machines and an arm bike with ramp.
  • Easy to understand instructions which feature text, illustrations and some equipment video tutorials.
  • Easy to access selector pins.
  • Equipment have large console keys and high contrast displays.
  • Easily adjustable equipment.
  • Emergency stop cords providing a safe and fast method to stop our treadmills, belt logos on treadmills to identify if the belt is running or not.
  • Cross trainers with multiple locking pedal positions.

 

Website Accessibility – ReciteMe

At Bolton Arena, we are committed to making sure everyone can access the information and services they need in a way that works best for them. That’s why we’ve integrated ReciteMe, an innovative cloud-based accessibility and language support tool, into our website.
What is ReciteMe?
ReciteMe is a web accessibility solution that helps visitors to our website customise the content to suit their individual needs. With a simple click, users can open an accessibility toolbar that allows them to:
  • Change font sizes, typefaces, and colours for easier reading
  • Use a screen reader to have content read aloud
  • Translate the site into over 100 languages, including 65 text-to-speech voices
  • Magnify text, mask parts of the screen for focus, or use a ruler
  • Convert text to MP3, allowing users to download and listen later
  • Access a built-in dictionary and other reading aids
Why We Use It
We know our visitors come from a wide range of backgrounds, with varying needs, abilities, and preferences. Whether you’re living with visual impairments, learning difficulties, English isn’t your first language, or you simply prefer to consume content in a different way, ReciteMe helps make the Bolton Arena website accessible to you.
How to Use It
To access ReciteMe, simply click the ‘Accessibility Tools’ button located at the top of our website. The toolbar will appear, giving you full control over how you view and engage with our content.

 

Accessibility of third-party Bolton Arena App (Innovatise)

The statement refers to the Android and iOS versions of the application.

The mobile application is developed by a third-party, Innovatise LTD. The mobile application is compatible with assistive technologies and developed to meet the accessibility standards outlined in this statement and we are working with the developer towards further improvements.

Full Statement – Available Here.

 

Feedback

We are continuously looking to improve on our accessibility, so all feedback is welcome. If you have any recommendations on how to improve our digital or physical accessibility, then please contact us to provide your suggestions – info@boltonarena.com