Ten Days on the Island
Highlights
- Experience Tasmania's vibrant arts scene during the biennial Ten Days on the Island festival in March.
- Explore diverse artistic expressions across the state, enriching your cultural journey and sparking inspiration.
- Join family-friendly activities and engage with local artists, creating lasting memories in a lively atmosphere.
- Relax at accessible facilities, including bars and public toilets, ensuring a comfortable festival experience.
Next Festival is in 2027.
Keep up to date with what’s on and news about our artists on our website and subscribe to our free newsletter https://www.tendays.org.au/subscribe/
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A hearing loop is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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