The goal for creating an accessible event, festival, or agritourism site should be proactive, not reactive when a situation arises. This article shares some examples from an agritourism venue, Leffel Roots, where they embrace Universal Design and create an environment meant to be usable by all people.
Parking
A parking area with an even surface.
Retail Space
Wide aisles with a smooth floor and merchandise at an easy height to access.
Outdoor Seating
A smooth surface outdoors to enjoy a refreshment or the view of the venue.
Pathways
A smooth surface with defined edges.
U-Pick Apples
A raised platform with ramp for wheelchair access to pick apples.
U-Pick Apple Orchard
Wide aisles with an even surface.
Pumpkin Patch
Wide aisles between rows of vines with an even surface.
Pumpkin Wagons
Wagons available to transport pumpkins picked.
Corn Maze
Wide path with even surface. No corn stalks falling into path.
Navigating Around the Venue
Wide gates through fences.
Vehicle Access
Vehicle access for areas of the venue that may be too far to walk for some individuals.
Additional information related to accessible Agritourism can be found in the article, “Making events, fairs, and agritourism accessible.”
Additional information related to accommodations can be found in the article, “Responding to accessibility issues and requests for accommodations for your agritourism event.”
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Making your events, festivals, and agritourism accessible to the public
Responding to accessibility issues and requests for accommodations for your agritourism event
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