ACCESSIBILITY
We take pride in our warm, welcoming culture here at The Incubator and we want everyone to feel supported when visiting our spaces. The streets are wide, our spaces all have ramp access, and the Historic Village have a baby changing table, one disability toilet and we have an allocated disability carpark. As an organisation that operates with such diverse areas of society and with many different types of people, we hope to help support everyone equally when it comes to accessing our spaces.
Unfortunately, not all of our spaces are accessible but please know that we are actively working with the Tauranga City Council (our landlords) to develop and improve these areas where it lacks. The Incubator does have an accessibility coordinator, Melanie who is happy to support you with any further details. Please get in contact with her directly if you have any special requests or queries by emailing access@theincubator.co.nz.
Low vision and hearing Ninja Knitters
Our Ninja Knit's monthly knitting and crochet group have bombed the @creativecommunitycampus.
The works covering the poles were actually knitted by a lady from Blind Low Vision during lockdown. This lady has macular degeneration so all this work is a triumph over adversity. Great mahi, Ninja's we love seeing the colour splashed all over our spaces!
Island of Misfits
The idea behind this group is to see neurodivergent young adults find belonging and friendship in an accepting community. They want to see young adults grow in their identity and create safe spaces to have conversations about faith, community and different worldviews, to give them a space to share what they believe, and share their story. There vision is to be an advocate for neurodivergents in New Zealand and empower them to engage in their communities through leadership, creativity and social opportunities and to see young adults find a new sense of hope and purpose and reach their full potential
Here's what some of the group members said about The Incubator:
"Ruth and the whole team were extremely accommodating, easy to deal with and made everything work, you could tell they really cared about our group members, team and organisers. 10/10 would reccommend!"
"Good accessibility. Perfect all round. Like the artwork on the walls."
OUR SPACES
Individual private studios offering established and emerging artists an inclusive, supportive and connected environment. Here at The Incubator we incubate grassroot artists to support them to be independent.
For mobility: The entrance way is sloped to reach road height and has a ramp over the gap between the footpath and building. There is no stairs and the gallery is wide for wheelchairs.
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A professional gallery providing a visual platform in which community groups within the Bay of Plenty region can display and promote their diverse range of creative talents.
For mobility: The entrance to the gallery has a ramp to the left side of the front door, this leads into the back of the gallery.
An eclectic and intriguing space offering boutique performances of music and theatre. A platform for an ever-developing programme of learning, expression and performance.
For mobility: There is a ramp to enter the building, at the rear. During events, the chairs can be set up to accommodate wheelchairs.
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A boutique picture theatre aimed at bringing diverse communities together with film. With the art of film at the heart, we host a diverse range of private and public events here for elderly groups, LGBTQI+ groups and even for children too.
For mobility: There is a ramp to enter the building, at the rear. During events, the chairs can be set up to accommodate wheelchairs.
The Creative Community Campus is a space for creative learning and events. Hosted here is affordable & accessible bite-sized workshops and a space for creative groups and individuals to meet and grow.
For mobility: This building has a ramp leading in from the carpark, this ramp then leads around onto a porch that can take you into any area within the campus. The far side of the campus also has a slightly elevated path that leads into the Social Fabric space.
