Spaces at The Spine in Liverpool sets a new benchmark for accessible, inclusive events. Designed to the WELL Building Standard, it’s one of the UK’s healthiest venues and ensures accessibility is integrated, with features such as step-free access, assistive listening systems and more.

At Spaces at The Spine, we believe events should be accessible to everyone. With November marking the start of Disability History Month in the UK (20 November to 20 December), we’re reflecting on the experiences of disabled people and the role event venues play in building inclusive experiences.

Accessibility is built into every corner of our venue, ensuring all of our guests can easily navigate around the Spaces at The Spine and enjoy events without barriers. Whether you’re planning a conference, networking event or corporate gathering, here’s how we ensure every guest feels welcomed and supported:

How Spaces at The Spine incorporates accessibility

Recognised as one of the healthiest venues in the UK, Spaces at The Spine has been thoughtfully designed with accessibility in mind, allowing all delegates to comfortably enjoy our spaces. 

Achieving WELL Building Standard at the Platinum level means we have embedded universal design and intuitive wayfinding throughout the venue. This creates a supportive environment that accommodates a wide range of disabilities and needs, including:

• Step-free entrances
• Nature-inspired, neutral colour palettes and textures to support those with sensory needs
• Physical and digital signage to help visitors intuitively navigate throughout the venue
• Quiet areas, such as The Atrium, or the possibility of renting breakout rooms for wellbeing and relaxation
• Accessible toilets 

Inclusive facilities and assistive technology for every event

Accessibility goes beyond physical access and mobility. It also encompasses neurodiversity, recognising individuals who experience and process the world differently, from light and sound to spatial layout.

This is why our rooms incorporate architectural and technological features designed to create a manageable and supportive environment, including:

• Adjustable furniture that allows attendees to customise their personal space for comfort and maximum focus.
• Flexible layouts to ensure configurations for seating arrangements, with options for more open and dispersed seating (reducing the feeling of being overwhelmed in a crowd) or the creation of designated quiet zones upon request.
• Controlled lighting systems that offer adjustable settings to reduce sensory overload, and where possible, we leverage natural light to manage brightness and glare.
• Assistive listening solutions to connect live audio to any iOS or Android phone. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience for both organisers and guests.

Learn more about Spaces at The Spine’s stand-out features here: Venue accessibility

A team committed to accessibility

People play an equally important role in ensuring every guest, delegate and visitor feels welcome and supported while attending an event at Spaces at The Spine.

All of our team members are trained to support guests with varied requirements, from offering assistance with mobility to ensuring that presentations are accessible. We work closely with our clients to understand the needs of attendees, making sure that everyone can fully participate.

Members of the event team have also completed neurodiverse training, helping them understand and support a variety of needs. It allows them to create more inclusive experiences and communicate effectively with all attendees.

Plus, in case of an emergency, our team are buddy-trained, so any attendee needing assistance will have someone specifically assigned to them to ensure they can evacuate the building safely.
 

Why event organisers choose Spaces at The Spine for accessibility

Choosing an accessible venue is more than a practical decision, it also demonstrates your organisation’s values and ensures that no attendee feels excluded. Our flexible spaces, professional facilities and accessibility-focused approach make Spaces at The Spine the ideal location for conferences, workshops and corporate gatherings.

This Disability History Month, we invite you to experience a venue where accessibility isn’t an afterthought. To learn more, please visit https://www.spacesatthespine.co.uk/venue-accessibility-spaces-at-the-spine.

Contact us today to discuss your requirements and find out how we can make your next event accessible to all.