Whilst the complex that is the Abbey Theatre & Arts Centre was not originally built with provision for the disabled customer/user, we have over the years endeavoured to improve the facilities to allow those with disabilities at least some measure of assistance.

Access to the venue is simple enough. The frontage of the building has a wide dropped-kerb to the paved area before the main double doors. There is no step to navigate when entering the premises, and the foyer bar area is on the same level as the entrance.

Toilet facilities are again available on this ground floor level, through the end double doors, up a very slight incline.

In the summer of 2007, NAC volunteers removed the front step of the auditorium rake, thus increasing the space on the flat available for wheelchair customers. The new safety rail also provides sturdy assistance for any patron who is able to make a short trip from their wheelchair, should they wish to sit in the front row (row B).

Should there be any wheelchair bound customer who requires a carer to sit with them, we can provide a suitable seat for one carer per wheelchair (if requested in advance). Note however that this is restricted to one carer per disabled patron, as space can be limited. Please also note that carer's seats must be paid for as one normal ticket, and are not to be used for non-essential support staff, and the facility can be denied by management if this is abused.

A portable unit, for use in places such as our box office, should be in place by mid November 2007.