Accessibility Policy

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Saskatoon Water Discovery Centre
Last updated: 21 November, 2025

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ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL

At the Saskatoon Water Discovery Centre (SWDC), we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment for every guest. We believe that water connects all communities, and our mission is to ensure our experiences are accessible to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

As we build our future facility, accessibility is a core priority in our planning and design. Our goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for every visitor, including people with disabilities, families with strollers, seniors, and anyone requiring mobility or sensory support.

As our physical location develops, we will continue updating this page with detailed information about our accessibility features.

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Physical Accessibility (Future Facility)

The future Saskatoon Water Discovery Centre is being planned with accessibility in mind. Our intention is to include:

• Barrier-free building access

• Wide pathways and exhibit areas

• Elevators and ramps to all public levels

• Accessible restrooms

• Accessible seating and rest areas

• Clear signage with high-contrast text

• Sensory-conscious spaces where possible

• Assistance for guests with mobility devices, service animals, or accessibility needs

As our construction plans progress, we will publish a full Accessibility Guide outlining all physical features and supports.

If you have specific accessibility questions or suggestions, we welcome your input.

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Website Accessibility

The Saskatoon Water Discovery Centre is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all visitors, including individuals with:

• Visual impairments

• Hearing impairments

• Motor or mobility challenges

• Cognitive or learning disabilities

• Photosensitivity

• Assistive technology needs

Our website is designed with accessibility principles guided by the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and follows WCAG best practices whenever possible.

We aim to ensure that our online content is:

• Easy to navigate

• Compatible with screen readers

• Clear in structure

• Keyboard accessible

• Designed with appropriate contrast

• Free of unnecessary visual flashing or motion

We will continue improving our website accessibility as new tools, standards, and features become available.

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Feedback & Support

We welcome feedback from our community as we work to build a fully inclusive space.

If you encounter any accessibility issues — online or at our future museum location — or if you have recommendations for improvement, please contact us:

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📧 info@swdcentre.ca

📞 (306) 261-0900
📮 PO Box 39150, RPO Lakewood, Saskatoon, SK S7V 0A9

The Saskatoon Water Discovery Centre is committed to listening, learning, and continuously improving accessibility for all guests.