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Access & Inclusion

Find all Accessibility & Inclusion information for the Christmas Lights Switch On here.

Accessibility - Derry Christmas Lights Switch On

  • Accessible Toilets

    Guildhall    
    9am – 8pm 
     

  • Disabled Parking

    Normal Disabled City Centre Parking is available. Spaces cannot be guaranteed (first come basis)
     

  • Changing Places facility

    Foyleside Shopping Centre 
    9am - 9pm
     

  • Accessible Access

    If you require additional information, please contact:
    [email protected] or on telephone: 028 71253 253 ext. 6934.  
     

  • Quiet Space

    Guildhall – Meeting Room
    4pm – 8pm
     

  • Disabled Viewing Area

    Allocated area at front of Guildhall – 1 x carer per wheelchair – spaces cannot be guaranteed (first come basis)

  • Security Staff

    Stewards are briefed in advance to share and familiarise them on disability awareness and the code of conduct.
    Contact Stewards or council staff if require information or directions. They will be wearing high Vis vests and have identification.
     

  • JAM cards (Just A Minute)

    JAM (Just a Minute) Cards are available at Guildhall for individuals who require extra time to complete task and/or communicate effectively.

  • Access & Inclusion Officer

    Councils Access & Inclusion Officer 
    [email protected]
    Tel: 02871253253 ext: 6933
    Mob/text:  077 39092409
    Web: www.derrystrabane.com/inclusion

    Caitriona Doherty will be available for phone calls before the event to deal with any access/inclusion queries.
     

Accessibility - Strabane Christmas Lights Switch on

  • Disabled Parking

    Normal Disabled Town Centre Parking is available.
    Spaces cannot be guaranteed (first come basis)
     

  • Accessible Toilets

    The Alley Theatre/Strabane Library
    All Day 
     

  • Changing Places Facility

    Strabane Library 
    10.00am – 5.00pm
     

  • Accessible Access

    If you require additional information, please contact:

    [email protected] or on telephone: 028 71253 253 ext. 6956.  
     

  • Disabled Viewing Area

    Best Accessible viewing along the parade route, John Wesley Street Carpark and Butcher Street Carpark 

    *See parade route here.
     

  • Securoty Staff

    Stewards are briefed in advance to share and familiarise them on disability awareness and the code of conduct.
    Contact Stewards or council staff if require information or directions. They will be wearing high Vis vests and have identification.
     

  • JAM cards (Just A Minute)

    JAM (Just a Minute) Cards are available at Information Point for individuals who require extra time to complete task and/or communicate effectively.

  • Access & Inclusion Officer

    Councils Access & Inclusion Officer 
    [email protected]
    Tel: 02871253253 ext: 6933
    Mob/text:  077 39092409
    Web: www.derrystrabane.com/inclusion

    Caitriona Doherty will be available for phone calls before the night to deal with any access/inclusion queries.
     

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