Hi, my name is Me_1329!

Me_1329
Me_1329 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
in Start here and say hello!
I am just wondering if anyone knows whether a gig venue can not provide a seat because the gig is sold out and would go against their fire regulations?

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 59,836 Championing
    Hi @Me_1329 welcome to the forum.
    I would of thought if a venue was sold out, then that would mean no more seats. They can only have a certain number for health n safety reasons.
  • Me_1329
    Me_1329 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    The gig is a standing one.  And they have said they can’t let me have a chair because someone may trip over it if there was a fire. 
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Hi there @Me_1329 it sounds like the gig organisers are avoiding their responsibility under the Equality Act to make reasonable adjustments or accommodations for disabled people! This is not acceptable.

    I would urge you to read Scope's information on checking the accessibility of an event or venue, as it contains links to Equality Law and tips on asking for reasonable adjustments. 

    Please ask if we can help with anything else :)  

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