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ADA & Mobility

We are proud of our efforts to make Lakes of Fire a relatively accessible burn and are focused on improving the experience for participants with mobility challenges.  LoF offers:

  • Mobility shuttles running 24/7 starting opening day
  • Assistance with campsite set-up and teardown
  • A list of volunteer opportunities for participants with mobility issues
  • Increased awareness for the community to engage and support
  • Increased access to handicap accessible port-o-potties

We ask burners to self-identify and contact us for mobility assistance once they have their ticket. Our volunteer team will be ready and available to assist you. If you have mobility issues for any reason whatsoever, we’re looking to help you.  If you want to help your fellow community members, we invite you to volunteer with Team Mobility.  We’d love to welcome you aboard!

Have questions about mobility and ADA support at Lakes of Fire?  Contact us at mobility@lakesoffire.org.

MOBILITY AT LAKES OF FIRE Q&A

Who is permitted to request Mobility assistance?

Anyone. Team Mobility will never ask you why you need assistance or require you to prove anything. It’s none of our business, and we are here to believe you. If you need assistance, you will get assistance, no questions asked.

  • Once you have purchased your ticket for the event, you can access the ‘Mobility & Handjob Assistance’ form on the Volunteeripate site under ‘Your Account > Apply For a Form’ and the Mobility Team will reach out to you. We recommend filling out this form as soon as possible.
  • If you wish to request Mobility assistance during the event, please stop by Mobility HQ, located on the North side of the lake and we will get you set up. We do not recommend using Volunteeripate to request Mobility assistance during the event, as your request may not be noticed in a timely manner. Please stop by in person.
  • Mobility Assistance
    • There are 6 Mobility shuttles available to the community that will give you a ride to almost anywhere onsite.
  • Hand jobs
    • Our team of “Hand Job” volunteers will help set up your personal camping gear for you when you arrive onsite
    • We will also tear down your camping gear at the end of the event
  •  Volunteer Opportunities
    • Lakes of Fire has a number of volunteer positions available that can be done entirely from a seated position. We can help to connect you with these opportunities.
    • Hand job
      • If this is your first time attending Lakes of Fire or your first time requesting assistance, head to Mobility HQ after you have been cleared at Gate. When you arrive at Mobility HQ let the shift lead(s) know that you have requested assistance in getting your personal campsite set up. Let them know where your campsite is located and any identifying features of you or your set up so a hand job volunteer can come and assist.
      • You will receive a checked flag that designates you as someone that has requested assistance.
      • When you see one of our handjob volunteers (they can be identified by their high visibility vest) flag them down and they will help you set up your campsite. This works the same way for exodus when it’s time to tear down your campsite. Wave your flag!
    • Mobility Assistance
      • Any participant may request a ride on the Mobility shuttles, but participants that have registered for Mobility Assistance get priority on shuttles.
      • Checkered flags are used to designate that a participant has signed up for Mobility Assistance. If you still have your checkered flag from last year, you can use it again this year. If you don’t have a checkered flag please come to Mobility HQ to receive one.
      • Request a ride by waving down a mobility shuttle with your checkered flag. The shuttle cannot go offroad, but will otherwise take you wherever you wish to go onsite, within reason. 
      • The Mobility shuttles themselves can be identified by the checkered flags fastened to the side of the shuttle as well as blue lights for night time visibility. Other vehicles onsite may give you a ride, but the Mobility shuttles are dedicated exclusively to moving participants around.

Help us help you by working with us for the best experience

  • Hand jobs during set up
      • We strive to identify individuals who need assistance, but given the uncertainty of where you will set up and what time you will arrive at the gate, it is challenging for us to pinpoint exactly who has requested help.
      • To help mitigate this, our handjob volunteers can be identified by their high-visibility work vests. Use your checkered-flag to wave them down.
      • Some handjob volunteers will be roaming from neighborhood to neighborhood, but a few will be stationed exclusively in The Keyhole and Deer Camp 
      • Upon your arrival you can communicate your camping location to the volunteers at Mobility HQ. This will allow us to update our handjob volunteers and get you the help you need.
  • Hand jobs during tear down
        • If you have indicated your camp location through the Mobility Assistance registration form on Volunteeripate, we will do our best to send someone directly to you on Sunday morning to assist with teardown
        • We will also have some volunteers stationed exclusively in The Keyhole and Deer Camp
        • Much like setup, remember to wave your checkered flag at the volunteers in high-visibility vests.
        • You can also plant your flag in front of your tent on Sunday morning to indicate you’ve requested teardown assistance (Please be present at your campsite, we will not tear down anything if you are not at your campsite)
  • Mobility Shuttles
    • Show intent! Be sure to wave your flag when you want a ride, rather than just holding it. The shuttle drivers are actively looking for pickups, but you can help them by standing out.
    • If possible, shine a light on your flag when waving it at night to be more noticeable. A limited number of small lights will be available at Mobility HQ that we can gift to you for this purpose.
    • On the map, there are two marked shuttle stops: one at Keyhole Camping and the other at Deer Camp (these are in the same location from the 2024 event). Shuttles will specifically prioritize these 2 pickup points when in the Keyhole/Deer Camp areas.
    • Please be prepared to communicate your needs if you have a flag. Let the shuttle driver know if you would like assistance getting on and off the vehicle
    • There may be wait times for mobility services, as there are more participants than available shuttles. We appreciate your patience.
      • In 2024 LoF had 2297 attendees, 89 registered as MCs.
      • At peak times we run 6 shuttles, each with 2 volunteers drivers meaning a maximum of 24 available shuttle seats.
      • With 89 registered MCs and 24 seats, 27% of our MCs can ride a shuttle at peak times.
      • With 2297 total attendees and 24 seats, we can provide shuttle rides for 1% of our total population at maximum capacity
    • If you are an ABLE-BODIED participant, you may use the shuttles, but please be accommodating of our participants with mobility challenges. If the shuttle is full and you see someone with a checkered flag on the road, consider giving up your seat for that person. 
    • Not all disabilities/mobility challenges are visible! If someone has a flag, trust that they need it.

Mobility assistance is our GIFT to you! We aim to do the best we can with the resources available to us, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. We are always looking to improve, so please reach out to us with any suggestions, compliments, or questions. mobility@lakesoffire.org.

Other Amenities

  • Effigy accessible viewing area
  • Wheelchair/scooter accessible path to the effigy and temple
  • Mobility accessible shifts
  • Theme camp amenities for disability services
  • An increased number of handicap accessible portos

ASKING FOR HELP

In years past we have had folks who were reluctant to sign up and ask for help.

“Well, I’m only three months pregnant, there’s someone who is 5 months pregnant”
“Well, I’m only five months pregnant, there’s someone who broke a toe”
“Well, I only broke a toe, there’s someone who twisted an ankle”,
“Well, I only sprained my ankle, there’s someone walking with a cane”,
“Well, I only walk with a cane, there’s someone on crutches”,
“Well, I’m only on crutches, there’s someone in a wheelchair”,
“Well, my chronic illness isn’t SO bad, there’s someone with cancer”,
“Well, my cancer is in remission, there’s someone else who has it worse.”

Just because someone might have it worse, doesn’t mean you don’t deserve help, and we want to help you have the best burn experience, without judgment.

SERVICE ANIMALS AT LAKES OF FIRE

To promote inclusivity and access for all, Lakes of Fire permits animals qualifying as “Service Animals” as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) to accompany a person with a disability.

All other animals, including pets and emotional support animals, are prohibited and will be turned away at the Gate without admission.

If a participant wishes to bring a qualifying ADA Service Animal to Lakes of Fire, we ask that you contact ADAanimals@lakesoffire.org to pre-register your animal so that we can best accommodate your circumstances and simplify the entry process.

We urge you to pre-register your animal to ensure timely Gate approval.