Event Accessibility and ADA Compliance Audit Checklist
ADA Title III requires equal access for persons with disabilities at public accommodation events. This audit ensures all accessibility requirements are met, covering physical access, communication, and programmatic access.
- Industry: Events & Entertainment
- Frequency: Per Event / Annual Venue Audit
- Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
- Role: Event Accessibility Coordinator / ADA Compliance Officer
- Total Items: 25
Accessible Parking and Arrival
Verify accessible parking and arrival.
- Required number of accessible parking spaces provided?
- Van-accessible spaces with 8-foot minimum access aisle?
- All accessible parking spaces with proper ISA signage?
- Accessible passenger drop-off area with level surface?
Accessible Routes
Verify accessible routes throughout venue.
- Continuous accessible route from parking to all event areas?
- Accessible routes minimum 44 inches wide throughout?
- No steps on accessible routes - ramps or level surfaces only?
- All accessible route surfaces stable, firm, and slip-resistant?
- Accessible route signage guiding guests from parking to event?
Accessible Seating
Verify accessible seating compliance.
- Required wheelchair spaces provided (minimum 1% of total seating capacity)?
- Companion seat adjacent to each wheelchair space?
- Accessible seating integrated throughout venue, not segregated?
- Sightlines from accessible seats comparable to general admission?
Accessible Restrooms
Verify accessible restroom compliance.
- Accessible restrooms available at each restroom cluster?
- 60-inch turning radius inside accessible restroom stall?
- Grab bars on proper walls in accessible stall?
- Sinks, mirrors, and fixtures at accessible heights?
Communication Accessibility
Verify communication accessibility.
- Assistive Listening System available in areas with audio amplification?
- ASL interpretation available for performances or programs?
- Open or closed captioning available for AV content?
- Large print or accessible format materials available on request?
Service Animal Policy
Verify service animal policy compliance.
- Service animals permitted in all areas of event open to the public?
- All staff trained on ADA service animal rights and proper questions to ask?
- Accessible service animal relief area available?
- Water available for service animals?
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Why Use This Event Accessibility and ADA Compliance Audit Checklist?
This event accessibility and ada compliance audit checklist helps events & entertainment teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for event accessibility coordinator / ada compliance officer professionals, this checklist covers 25 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: per event / annual venue audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Event Accessibility and ADA Compliance Audit Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 25 inspection items across 6 sections: Accessible Parking and Arrival, Accessible Routes, Accessible Seating, Accessible Restrooms, Communication Accessibility, Service Animal Policy. It is designed for events & entertainment operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per event / annual venue audit. Each completion takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
Who should use this Event Accessibility and ADA Compliance Audit Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Event Accessibility Coordinator / ADA Compliance Officer professionals in the events & entertainment industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.