Accessibility & ADA Support
Inclusion is Safety
Accessibility is harm reduction. Harm Reduction Circle ensures that every guest—regardless of mobility, sensory needs, or physical ability—can participate safely, comfortably, and without barriers. We collaborate directly with event organizers and ADA coordinators to embed accessibility into harm-reduction planning and real-time operations. From arrival and navigation to sanctuary and rest spaces, our approach prioritizes inclusion as a central part of event safety, not a secondary concern.
Our team bridges communication between ADA staff, medical teams, and security to ensure quick, compassionate responses to guest needs. We identify obstacles early, adapt to changing site conditions, and maintain visibility throughout the event to ensure every attendee receives equitable access to care, comfort, and safety.
Mobility Assistance & Guest Escorting: Helping guests navigate uneven terrain, steep inclines, or dense crowds; providing arm-in-arm escort when requested.
Wheelchair & Mobility Device Support: Assisting guests with maneuvering, identifying accessible routes, and ensuring charging or maintenance needs are met.
Real-Time Department Coordination: Maintaining direct communication with ADA, medical, and operations teams for rapid response to accessibility needs.
Wayfinding & Signage Support: Checking placement and visibility of ADA signage; guiding guests to ramps, restrooms, first-aid stations, and accessible viewing areas.
Accessible Path Monitoring: Conducting regular walk-throughs to ensure routes remain clear of obstructions, cables, or temporary structures.
Seating & Rest Area Management: Setting up and maintaining shaded or climate-controlled rest zones for guests who need breaks, hydration, or decompression.
Sanctuary Integration: Ensuring sanctuary spaces and chill zones include ADA-compliant seating, lighting, and sensory-friendly accommodations.
Sensory Support: Providing calm, low-stimulus environments and grounding tools for guests with sensory sensitivities, neurodivergence, or PTSD triggers.
Hydration & Comfort Support: Offering water, electrolyte packets, and cooling items in accessible zones to reduce risk of heat exhaustion or dehydration.
Accessible Transportation Assistance: Coordinating shuttle or golf-cart escorts between entrances, camping zones, medical areas, and ADA sections when available.
Lost Guest & Reunification Assistance: Supporting guests who become separated from companions or caregivers through calm, trauma-informed engagement.
Continuous Accessibility Walk-Throughs: Proactive site checks with security and production leads to identify and address barriers as conditions change.
Documentation & Debriefing: Recording ADA-related observations, interventions, and improvements for inclusion in the post-event report.
Vendor & Rental Coordination: Managing delivery, setup, and retrieval of ADA-compliant equipment—such as ramps, accessible toilets, or seating areas—while ensuring all vendors meet regulatory standards.
Procurement Logistics: Assisting organizers with sourcing verified ADA-compliant rentals or purchase options from trusted suppliers.
Other Available Nightlife Supportive Services:
Inner Circle Sanctuary:
A calm, judgment-free space to rest, hydrate, and reset with trained peers when the night feels overwhelming.
Peer Support & Education:
Friendly, experienced peers offer real-time support, safer-use tips, and judgment-free conversations.
Mobile Peer Outreach:
We meet you where you are—roaming the crowd with supplies, water, & compassion without judgment.
Trip Sitting Support Services:
Grounded, caring support for guests navigating intense or overwhelming experiences. You’re never alone here.
Overdose Response Training:
Quick, hands-on training that teaches you how to spot and reverse an overdose—because everyone can save a life.
Drug Checking & Test Strip Distribution:
Get test strips for fentanyl, xylazine, and more. Know what’s in your stuff and make safer, informed choices.
Essential Supplies:
Free earplugs, snacks, sunscreen, condoms, and more—small essentials that keep you safe and dancing.
Printed Materials:
Take-home guides on overdose response, consent, and safer partying—easy to read, easy to share, free to grab.
Community Workshops:
Learn safer nightlife habits, trip-sitting basics, and overdose response in short, fun, peer-led workshops.
Sexual Health & Wellness:
Free condoms, lube, and consent education—because pleasure, safety, and respect go hand in hand.
ADA Services:
We assist with accessibility needs and mobility support to ensure every guest can enjoy the event safely.
Other Services:
From kandi stations to phone charging, we add extra touches of care that make your festival experience safer.
