ADA & ACCOMMODATIONS
Big Dub takes place on natural terrain that includes hills, uneven ground, and dirt roads throughout the venue. Because of this environment, there is no single accommodation that works for every accessibility need.
If you have specific needs and feel comfortable sharing them, we encourage you to reach out so we can help guide you toward the best possible option for your situation. Please email [email protected], and our team will be happy to assist.
For guests with mobility-related needs, Hilltop Camping is generally the most accessible option. This area allows close proximity between your vehicle and campsite and includes ADA parking on a flat surface adjacent to Hilltop.
A shuttle service operates daily from approximately 2 pm to 3 am and runs on-demand. The shuttle can transport guests from Hilltop to multiple locations within Main Camp, including all stages.
For further assistance or questions about accessibility, please contact [email protected]
DEAF ACCOMMODATIONS
Festival staff are trained to communicate in writing (such as pen and paper or electronic devices) with patrons who are Deaf or hard of hearing. We also utilize a text messaging system to communicate with ticket holders in the event of on-site emergencies.
Written signs and placards are placed throughout the property to assist with navigation across the festival grounds.
SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY
The following Service Animal Policy is provided by our venue, Four Quarters InterFaith, and reflects their requirements for service animals on site, which are in line with the State of Pennsylvania. Any questions regarding this policy may be directed to [email protected]
As a Church, Four Quarters InterFaith is specifically exempt from ADA Service Dog statute. However, Four Quarters is extremely supportive of legitimate Service Dogs and their owners.
* Absolutely NO PETS of any kind are allowed at Four Quarters.
* Only DOGS qualify as Service Animals under Federal Law.
* Emotional Support Animals are not Service Dogs, and are not permitted at Four Quarters.
* Service Dogs at Four Quarters must be preregistered (at no charge) to attend an event at Four Quarters.
* Service Dogs in training are not Service Dogs under Federal Law and will be permitted on a case by case basis.
* Service Dogs at Four Quarters must wear a “Service Dog” labeled harness, we prefer that they are registered.
* The Service Dog must at all times be tethered to and/or in the full control of their owner unless engaged in the disability mitigation task for which they are trained.
* A Service Dog may never be handled by or tethered to a person other than their owner.
* The Service Dog must always be in “Full Stay” command position when not performing the service for which they have been trained.
* The Service Dog must be fully trained to urinate or defecate only under the control of their owner.
* We will ask, ” What work or task has this animal been trained to perform to mitigate your disability?”
* In order to be considered a “Service Dog” under U.S. federal law, a dog must be partnered with an individual with a disability AND perform specific, trained task work to mitigate that disability. Task work is not optional. If a dog doesn’t perform task work, it is not a Service Dog.
In closing, if your Service Animal is registered with a volunteer registry, wearing a marked Service Dog harness and fully trained; you will find our staff and attendees very supportive of your teams presence here at Four Quarters. Welcome!
To further answer your questions, please review this Service Dog FAQ from the US Dept. of Justice at www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
or download our PDF copy here.