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The term requiring assistance covers a broad spectrum of additional needs.
Anyone who needs a carer or helper to facilitate their cinema trip falls into this category.
The CEA deems this as reasonable adjustment to the running of cinemas, and rightly so.
you’ve got the option to apply for aCEA card here.
Approximately 90% of cinemas accept this card, according to the CEA Card website.
it’s possible for you to find your nearest participating cinema with a simplepostcode search, here.
Restricted access in cinemas has long been a struggle for wheelchair users and people with mobility-based needs.
The Cineworld website helpfully lists which sites are wheelchair friendly and which arent, for example.
For smaller independent cinemas, you may find some information on the relevant websites.
The cinema was nearly empty but the manager still told me to move because of fire regulations.
I decided to leave because I was getting a sub-standard service.
Being deaf or hard of hearing should not affect someones ability to attend the cinema on a regular basis.
In some cases, this seems to be true.
Vue says that each of our auditoriums has an enhanced sound system broadcast through an individual headset.
Each major cinema chains respective website offers a way to filter results to display only the captioned performances.
Again, though, its best to scope out a new cinema online before booking tickets.
For the visually impaired, audio-description headsets are widely offered.
Despite that irritating truth, the rise of audio-described screenings is undoubtedly a very good thing.
Odeon are committed to providing accessible screenings for our guests who are blind or are partially sighted.
At smaller cinemas, check online or give them a call.
Additionally, Picturehouse list their autism-friendly screenings ona dedicated sectionof their website.
Do feel free to do the same if you have information to add to our article.
Tyneside Cinema are piloting a project to assist those with dementia in attending cinema screenings.
Also, you canclick herefor more information on their project.
