Accessiblity
The Art Gallery of Regina is a tenant in the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, which aims to make all of its facilities broadly accessible.
DOORS :
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Both front and back doors are double-wide doors equipped with automatic door openers activated by a push or bump bar;
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Double doors in foyer open in delayed sequence;
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If back door is locked, push doorbell for five seconds and city staff will provide access;
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Gallery double doors are propped open, except when directed to be closed due to artist's request or pubic health directive;
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Courtyard doors are single-width and are not equipped with automatic door openers.
outside doors with automatic opener bump bar
double door with glass inserts propped open on both sides during gallery open hours
double doors with automatic opener bump bar at back door
manual open single door to courtyard
WASHROOMS:
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Women's washroom has four stalls, one of which is larger to improve accessibility;
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Men's washroom has two urinals and two stalls, one of which is larger to improve accessibility;
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Accessible stalls are fitted with grab bars.
Women's washroom with tiled walls and floors, two sinks in the counter, changing area on counter, three narrow stalls and one accessible stall
women's accessible washroom stall with tiled walls and floors, lower toilet and grab bars on two walls
men's washroom with tiled walls and floors, one sink in the counter, baby changing area adjacent, one narrow stall, one urinal, and one accessible stall
men's accessible washroom stall with tiled walls and floors, lower toilet and grab bars on two walls
PARKING:
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Two accessible parking stalls parallel to the access road and close to the paved path to the front entrance door;
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Two accessible parking stalls at the back door accessed via a short, angled drive from the main parking lot and access road.
two side-by-side accessible parking stalls at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre's back door. Angled driveway to access these spots.
two curbside accessible parking stalls at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre's front door. Easy pull-in from access road.
TRANSIT:
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The closest bus stop is Elphinstone Street @ College Avenue;
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Regina Transit buses 7, 8, 9, and 10 stop at this stop;
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There is a two-minute walk along a paved path from the bus stop to the front entrance;
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Further information about City of Regina transit available on their website: https://www.regina.ca/transportation-roads-parking/transit/schedules-routes/
WALKABILITY:
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Paved paths leading from the parking lot and the bus stop/sidewalk on Elphinstone Street to the building are regularly cleared of snow and other hazards;
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The cement footpath surface is fairly smooth and free of pitted areas, cracks and potholes;
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Gradual slopes where the path meets lower surfaces;
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Sections of the footpaths were repaved in 2019/20.
paved walkway from parking lot to Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre's front door
SENSORY TOOLS:
We have a variety of sensory tools available at the welcome table in the gallery (see above). All visitors are welcome to access and utilize these items on their own. We ask that all sensory tools are returned to the bins when you are ready to leave the gallery. There are:
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Sensory toys/ Fidget Tools
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Noise dampening headphones
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Tinted glasses
In addition, we have a weekly low- sensory night that occurs every Tuesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. All are welcome.
* Please note, because of our small staff there may be unexpected gallery closures from time to time, due to unavoidable circumstances. Please phone ahead to avoid dissapointment.
The AGR strives to make our spaces, exhibitions, and programs accessible and safe for everyone. We are committed to ongoing conversations and learning around our accessibility measures as we recognize that access needs are individual, and that these needs may change. If you have any questions related to your own access needs, or if you have any feedback on any of our current accessibility measures, please reach out to us at: info@artgalleryofregina.ca or 306.522.5940