Accessibility requirements FAQs
Graduation is a special day that all graduates and their guests should be able to enjoy with as few obstacles as possible. Here are some of the ways we can ensure your graduation day runs smoothly.
FAQs
How do I tell you if I have accessibility requirements?
At the time of registering, please let us know if you or your guests have any accessibility requirements of which we should be aware. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Mobility issues
- Neurodivergence and/or sensory processing issues
- Wheelchair or walking aid use
- Visual or auditory impairment
- A guide or assistance dog
- Pregnancy
- Temporary disability (e.g. a broken leg)
You can let us know via the ‘accessibility requirements’ box on the registration form. If you have already registered and did not mention an accessibility requirement when doing so, you will need to contact us by email at grad-acd@salford.ac.uk.
We may contact you prior to the day to discuss arrangements with you and ensure your Graduation day runs as smoothly as possible for you and your guests.
What arrangements can be made for guests with additional requirements?
In the ceremony, graduates and guests are seated separately. Graduates are seated in the stalls close to the stage whilst guests are split between stalls, circle and upper circle seats. All levels have lift access, however seating in the circle and upper circle may require the use of some stairs. Please let us know if your guests require accessible seating in the stalls.
I’m graduating and I have an accessibility requirement
During ceremonies, graduates are usually seated together with their cohort to ensure they cross the stage in the correct order. They are led out of the theatre row by row and required to wait backstage for a few minutes until it is their turn to cross the stage.
However, we realise there are circumstances in which this may not be possible or appropriate. To make things easier in such cases, we have a special row dedicated to accessible seating. If you are seated in this row, you will sit slightly away from your cohort. You will be taken directly to the stage via an accessible route when it is your turn to graduate, and then led back to your seat. Please note that you will still cross the stage in sequence with your cohort even if you are not sitting among them.
We also offer graduates with accessibility requirements the opportunity to check-in remotely on the day. This means that, rather than going to check-in and collect your guest tickets and gown from their respective locations, you will report directly to the information desk in the Lowry foyer on the day. Everything you need will be waiting for you in one place, reducing the number of places you will need to visit.
If you require accessible seating or remote check-in, email grad-acd@salford.ac.uk as soon as possible to let us know.
Is there disabled parking available?
The nearest car park to the Lowry is the Quayside MediaCity shopping centre multi-story car park, where car parking spaces for those with access needs can be found on each floor. There is a lift to the ground floor, further information can be found on the MediaCity visit page
Further information on access support at the Lowry
You can find more information about accessibility at the Lowry.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Get in touch with the Lowry Access Line on +44 (0)161 876 2183 or email access@thelowry.com
