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About Think Accessible

The Idea 

"I went to see the 1975 in 2022. The stage design was a house, with different levels, a staircase and a rooftop. 
It was visually impressive - incredibly intricate and detailed, with lots of different furniture that looked specifically chosen (no Ikea flat pack there!) 
 
I realised that if you had a visual impairment, you would not be able to fully experience the whole show. You would miss out on aspects - such as when Matty sang on the rooftop, when the lighting and furniture changed for the 2nd half of the show,
and the location of B stage was.

I recognised in that moment, that unless accessibility drastically improved in live music, it would be impossible for Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse customers to fully experience live events. 

From that day, the idea behind Think Accessible was born.
Post retirement from sport, I decided that I would make it my mission to implement significant accessibility changes within the live events industry"

Claire Taggart
Founder

Claire is facing the stage at an outdoor concert. She is in her wheelchair which is blue, and risen up to eye level. There are people to the right of Claire who are leaning up against the barrier at the concert. This is at the front of the pit area for spectators.

Our Vision

"To make accessibility a priority for all, so Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people can have greater opportunities to fully experience live events"

Accessibility should be your first thought, not an afterthought!

Claire is a white woman, of about 25-30 years old. She wears glasses and has long brown hair, which is tied back in this photo. She is a wheelchair user, and is sitting in her powerchair. She is wearing a blue jumper and grey jeans. She has an orange backpack on her wheelchair. She is smiling at the camera which is faced to her right.

Claire Taggart
Founder

Our Founder

Our founder, (Claire Taggart) has always had a passion for live music and events. As a wheelchair user, she has faced many barriers accessing events, and as a result missed out on many opportunities to see live music. 

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Claire has worked for Larne Football Club for the last 8 years as the Disability Liaison Officer. During that time she has advocated for and on behalf of disabled supporters, to make changes across the clubs working practices including: infrastructure adaptions, inclusion policies and accessibility training for all staff. 

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Now, she is taking that knowledge, combined with her lived experience - to revolutionise accessibility within the live events industry. 

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