Accessibility at the Gallery

Please contact us with your accessibility questions at 604-501-5566 or artgallery@surrey.ca. We’d also appreciate your feedback on how we’re doing and how we can do better.

Here are the accessible attributes we have so far:

Parking

• Free parking with 6 designated accessible stalls
• Side ramp for vans available at least 4.7 metres wide

Entrance and Exit

• Entrance to the building has a non-slip ramp with less than 5% slope
• Pathways are hard-packed surfaces with less than 5% slope
• Entrance door is at least 815 millimetres wide

• Entrance Doors to Surrey Arts Centre and Gallery have accessibility push buttons
• Lowered counter at front desk, box office, and concession

Going through the Gallery

• Universal washrooms on all floors at least 815 mm wide with outward swing door that can accommodate a support person
• Multiple seating areas in Gallery and lobby spaces
• Minimal visual clutter and obstacles, with clear central access throughout building
• Steps and slope changes have handrails
• An elevator large enough for a 180 degree turn with a mobility device

Lighting, Scent, Sound

• Neutral wall colours in lobby spaces (note: artwork throughout building)
• Audible alarm system
• Fragrance-free building

Sensory Equipment

• An on-loan Sensory Kit is available with items such as fidgets and noise-cancelling headphones

Service Dogs

• Service dogs are welcome. As we are situated in a park, there is an animal relief area.