--- title: How to ensure your physical spaces meet accessibilty requirements description: How to ensure your physical spaces meet accessibility requirements, so they can be enjoyed by all. Physical space is complex. 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The ability to get into a space, navigate, use the restrooms, and enjoy the experiences being offered at a cultural organization are all necessary for accessible and equitable participation in arts and culture. **Access the complete article by The Arts & Culture Accessibility Hub Here: [https://artsaccesshub.org/topic-category/spaces/](https://artsaccesshub.org/topic-category/spaces/)** Whether you own a facility or facilities, rent or borrow space from others, you rent or lend space to others, or host temporary events, you have a responsibility to make space accessible. Space includes both public-facing spaces AND internal employee-facing spaces such as offices, stages, backstages, green rooms, and employee dining spaces. It’s not uncommon for organizations to apply different standards of access for patrons than they do for artists, presenters, performers, and employees and doing so can undermine your accessibility efforts. 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