Country Vines Winery Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
Entrance
- Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
- Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
- Lowered counter at the reception or ticket desk
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
- Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
- Accessible path of travel and accessible style tables/booths
- Key activities are accessible to guests using mobility devices
- Accessible spaces have clear views of the main activity (i.e. stage, viewing area)
Vision
Overall Space
- Customer service staff have been trained, and prepared to verbally describe rooms, menus, business amenities and contracts/waivers in detail
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
Overall Space
- Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
- Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
- Door handles have colour contrast with the body of the door; doors and frames have colour contrast with adjacent walls; any glass doors are marked to make them clearly visible
- Background noise is minimal, and alarms or auditory cues are on a low frequency
- Directional signs at key decision points, including main entrances, restrooms, lounges, and reception desks
- Signs are clear and concise, in large, plain font with good contrast between text and background
- Signs are well lit
- Signs have minimal glare or reflection
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
- Menus use large, plain fonts and simple descriptions, with minimal visual stimuli
General
Emergency Plan
- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with cognitive disabilities
- System in place for guests to contact a staff member for help if required
- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with mobility, visual, and hearing requirements
- Staff have been trained on guide and service dog policies
- Business has a dog relief area on site
Country Vines Winery proudly grows our own Pinot Gris, Schonburger and Pearl de Csaba on our family owned farm in Richmond, B.C. Our family has been farming in Richmond for over 60 years, and we have always prided ourselves on serving the public fresh, locally grown produce at reasonable prices. We are proud to have the opportunity to make our own estate and Okanagan wine!
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