Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Partners with Guide Dogs to Enhance Accessibility for Visually Impaired Visitors
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London has announced a year-long collaboration with charity Guide Dogs to improve accessibility for visitors who are blind or have low vision. As part of this collaboration, Studio Tour has sponsored three guide dog puppies named Harry, Ron and Hermione, and will receive updates on their progress. This partnership aims to set a standard for inclusivity at UK visitor attractions and inspire similar changes across the industry.
A key component of this partnership is the training that Guide Dogs will provide to Studio Tour staff. The training includes online resources and in-person sessions, where staff are taught best practices for assisting visitors with visual impairments. Topics covered will include how to approach and guide a person with vision loss, how to navigate tight or crowded spaces, and how to use descriptive techniques to enhance the visitor experience. Staff will also learn how to safely guide visitors and understand the importance of all senses to make the experience more real.
Additionally, the Studio Tour has made several improvements to enhance accessibility, such as creating a designated toilet space for guide dogs and introducing iPads to expand signage for visually impaired visitors. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London will display Guide Dogs’ “Open Doors” stickers to signify their commitment to accessibility. This partnership reflects a significant step in making the Studio Tour and the wider UK attractions industry more welcoming and accessible to visitors with vision loss. For more details on the partnership, visitors can check out the Studio Tour Website.
