ACCESSIBLE VIVID

Initiatives have been introduced to make Vivid Sydney more accessible and inclusive than ever before. “Vivid Sydney has something for everyone, so we are committed to making Vivid Sydney more accessible to encourage as many people to come and experience, what is now the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas in the world,” said Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres.

“The new initiatives include: increased viewing areas to provide easier access to those with mobility requirements and special needs, increased drop off and pick up zones, audio described tours and a dedicated Accessibility Customer Service Officer to help visitors plan their trip to this year’s Festival” said Mr Ayres.

“This year we’re also delighted that Australian Paralympian, Hannah Dodd, has joined us as a Vivid Trail ambassador to present her own accessible Vivid Trail, which highlights seven installations from Campbell’s Cove to the Sydney Opera House,” Mr Ayres said.

Other initiatives are:

• An accessibility map is available from vividsydney.com and from Accessible Information Booths at Circular Quay and Darling Harbour
• Limited special parking areas (Monday to Thursday) can be pre-booked by disability groups and disability services within road closure areas, close to installations and projections
• Text to Talk function via vividsydney.com, which offers short descriptions of each Vivid Light Walk installation for screen reader or smartphone devices with accessibility options
• Auslan interpreters at Vivid Ideas Game Changer major events; Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay and Sydney Town Hall offer hearing loop systems.