accessibility
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accessibility 〰️
Most of the people who run Gob are neurodivergent or disabled themselves; we care about your experience! Accessibility at Gob is something we take very seriously. Gob Mart can be loud, crowded, and sometimes just pure goblin madness, and we want to make sure everyone is able to navigate and enjoy the experience as comfortably as possible. We’ve put systems in place, along with our Info/Accessibility team, to offer support, tools, and flexibility wherever we can. While we can’t guarantee every accommodation in every situation, we are always doing our best to create a more accessible experience and improve with each market.
If you have a question that is not answered in this FAQ, please do not hesitate to contact Gob Mart through social media, or email.
FAQ
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Those stations have tools and info to help you navigate Gob Mart! These folks can maybe direct you in the right direction, or they can take note of an issue. We try to address most issues immediately, but other times we’ll take note and work to adjust for future markets!
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If using the government mandated parking with the metal signs- yes! if using the Gob Mart created bucket signs- no!
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A whole lot! We’re your one-stop shop for information about the mart. Gobs wearing the blue aprons are your easily identifiable Accessibility Gobs; we also have Accessibility Gobs roaming, so keep a lookout! Stop by for:
✅ Blue accessibility wristbands
✅ Basic First Aid
✅ Earplugs
✅ Service Dog review
✅ Snacks/candy for low blood glucose & more!
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These are free from Info/Accessibility and help signal to vendors and volunteers that you might need extra help! Maybe for them to speak up, or let you read their lips! Maybe for them to give you a menu or a piece of paper to write your order on! Maybe you just need to get a little closer to the trading post tables and are having trouble moving forward! By waving this around, you can catch our attention and hopefully we can assist you so that you get the most out of your gobperience! (goblin experience)
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No! In fact, we don’t wanna know! While we may ask questions to best assist, your medical information is yours to share or not based on your preference.
What to share: I need easy access to a restroom :)
what not to share: I have IBS :(
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While wagons are no longer allowed at Gob Mart for most, those with accessibility barriers may visit Info/Accessibility to check in their wagon. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR WAGON WILL BE ABLE TO BE ACCOMMODATED, since we may have to pause this accommodation if wagon presence begins creating barriers in accessibility for others. If your wagon is able to be accommodated, please display our blue accessibility wristband prominently so all Gob staff know your wagon has been checked in!
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Gob Mart is a loud environment that may be challenging for those with hearing disabilities. We suggest:
grab a blue wristband at the Info/Accessibility table if you’d like to indicate you may need someone to speak up or use a notepad to communicate
bring noise protection if your ears are sensitive (or ask for some of our free earplugs!)
if you require ASL interpretation, please reach out to us as ahead of time as soon as possible so we can ensure we accommodate! Gob Mart hopes to have all performances and events interpreted in the future, so keep an eye out!
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While Gob Mart can get crowded, walkways inside the mart are at least 10 feet in a convention-style “booth” layout. If you need help navigating these walkways, please flag an Accessibility Goblin, and we will be happy to help. Our vendors are also able to assist with feeling/bringing something closer to view an item better! Just ask or wave your blue wristband!
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We've worked hard to ensure there are sizable walkways on either side of our artist alley! If you’re having a hard time making your way, please let us know or look for an Accessibility Gob in the blue aprons for assistance. We take accessibility very seriously, and anything we can't fix same-day, we want to improve for future events. You can even stop by Info/Accessibility to grab a blue wristband, which signals to volunteers and vendors that you might need some extra help - a written order board, someone to speak up, space to move forward, etc - and that might help with your experience at Gob Mart!
Our walkways should be ample for folks with strollers, walkers, canes, service dogs, wheelchairs, etc, to pass by other guests without issue. If you’re having a hard time making your way, please let us know!
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Gob Mart is a loud, bright, crowded convention-style mart that can be overwhelming for some. While the mart usually has a sensory-friendly area, we are still determining the best spot for it at our new location! Accommodations typically in the area (fidget toys, free water, hand fans, etc.) will still be available at the Info/Accessibility tables. Other tips include:
✅ Noise-canceling headphones are recommended, should you need them, but Info/Accessibility has free earplugs for everyone!while Gob Mart is usually scent-sensitive friendly, folks may come into the picnic areas to eat, which may carry smells.
✅ Please note all food vendors will be outside; should you need assistance purchasing food from one of the vendors, please find an Accessibility Gob!
✅ Have a plan! Should you or your party notice you are getting overstimulated, have a plan for how to best help yourself (going outside, going to the bathroom, or finding a less crowded corner). If you need assistance in exiting quickly, ANY Gob Mart staff member will be happy to assist you.
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Gob Mart is purposely inside during the hottest months of the year (approx May - Oct) but can still get warm due to the crowds, so here's our tips:
hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Ideally, start prepping two days before to ensure you’re watered up!
hand and neck fans are permitted and can be good to keep a breeze going. Hand fans are also available in limited quantities at the Info/Accessibility tables.
Should you need assistance purchasing food from one of the vendors outside, please find an Accessibility Gob!
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We have food vendors that cater to most diets! Visit and Info/Accessibility table to see what options we have for that mart. Should your allergy be severe, though, please don’t hesitate to double-check with our food vendors before purchasing, especially if cross-contamination is a concern. If your diet is extremely limited, we do recommend bringing snacks that will be easiest for you. There are also snacks at Info/Accessibility, should you need them!
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Info/Accessibility has snacks if you feel your sugar dropping, as well as our many food vendors! If you’re addressing a low and need to find a place to rest, please find your nearest Gob Mart volunteer to help you get somewhere safe!
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Yes! Upon your arrival at Goblin Market, you’ll be directed by our staff members to check in you and your service animal at the closest Info/Accessibility booth.
After just a couple of ADA questions from our Accessibility Goblins, you’ll receive a blue wristband and are free to go and explore the mart!
We will NOT be asking for any form of identification or certification from the handler/service animal. These questions, and our pet-free policy, are to ensure the safety of all service animals and their handlers who are attending the mart while we are indoors.
Feel free to ask our Accessibility Goblins for recommended nearby grass areas safe for dog potty time and bowls for water! As a small reminder, the Americans with Disabilities Act only allows public access for task-trained service dogs/miniature horses at this time. Emotional Support Animals, or anything similar, do not fall under this and will be asked to leave the market immediately. Thanks for helping us keep working animals safe!
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