Cuts by Them - Access + Accommodations

Please note: Face masks are required!

Cuts by Them strives to make hair services as accessible as possible to disabled & neurodivergent clients, or anyone with differing access needs.

I have experience cutting hair for a wide range of individuals including clients who:

have sensory difficulties
have Alopecia / hair loss
are wheelchair users
use AAC or ASL
bring an aide / attending to assist them

...and more!

If you need someone to accompany you to your haircut you are encouraged to do so. Please Note: The max occupancy of my suite is 4 individuals at any given time.

For location, building maps, and instructions, see Hours & Location.

✨ COVID-19 Policy

Cuts by Them requires all clients to mask during their appointment to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Flu, and other illnesses.

As a small business owner I have a duty to protect my clients (especially my disabled, immunocompromised, chronically ill, and Long Covid clients) from the spread of COVID-19 to the best of my abilities. I continue to mask at work everyday, if I am sick I do not work until I have recovered and it is safe. I have masks available upon request in my suite.

If you or anyone in your household has been sick in the 7 days prior to your appointment, please do not come in. Cancel your appointment and/or contact me as soon as possible. If you come in for an appointment and show signs of illness, I will ask you to leave and reschedule you once you are well again. I do this not only for my sake but the sake of my other clients.

I recognize the need for indoor spaces, especially small ones like my suite, to utilize adequate air purification systems to minimize airborne contaminants like viruses. I run a HEPA air purifier continuously during appointments to further protect at-risk clients.

Disclaimer: Please note that my suite, although private, is located inside a shared public space with many other suites, and I cannot enforce any masking policies for any neighboring businesses or anyone using the shared spaces including the hallways, lobby, and public restrooms. The best way to protect yourself from contracting COVID-19 or Flu is to get vaccinated annually, continue masking in public spaces, and to test regularly. I have plenty of free Covid-19 tests available!

✨ Access Information

Wheelchair Accessibility: Our location's garage has two main handicap parking spots with ample space for unloading wheelchairs and walking aids that are right near the garage entrance for easy access to a ramp on the left-hand side that brings you to the My Salon Suites entrance. *The ramp may be steep to some folx*

There are 2 entrance doors with a small lobby in between. The main entrance is 31" wide. Since it is a small space and both doors are heavy and pull-to-enter, if there is any trouble getting inside either door, I am happy to come to the entrance and assist you.

The hallways are large enough to accommodate a wheelchair single file. In my suite I can either move my barber chair to accommodate your wheelchair or, if able, you can transfer yourself from your wheelchair or walking aid into my chair.

Other Accessibility Notes: the barber chair in my suite measures 19" between the arm rests; the arms do not lift up or move. If you need a larger chair or chair with no arms, we can seat you in the lounge chair I have in my suite.

✨ Accommodations

Customize your appointment to fit your needs! Haircuts can generally be overwhelming for some - especially us neurodivergent people. Traditional salons tend to have lots of people, are very loud, and have bright lights.

I know how hard it can be to speak up and ask for the things you need to feel safe. To ease any anxiety, I'll send you a brief online check-in form before your appointment where you can request any accommodations you may need that day to make sure you're as comfortable as possible during your haircut.

Examples of preferences you can request upon check-in:

No talking/small talk
No music
Dim lights
No hairdryer
Low scents
Extra narration of what I'm doing before and/or during the process

You are encouraged to use:

Fidget toys, etc. (BYO or provided)
Ear plugs (disposable ear plugs provided) or ear buds (wireless so the wire doesn't get in the way)
Alternative communication methods like writing/typing, text-to-speech apps, and American Sign Language (I am beginner proficient in ASL)
Your own device/ book during the haircut

And more!

If you are unable to fill out the check-in form before/when you arrive, we can complete it together and I'll be happy to answer any questions. You are very much allowed to make any changes during the appointment if you change your mind later or if you'd like to adjust anything!

I am always looking to learn more about how I can make my services more inclusive to the disabled community.

If you are curious as to my experience providing for clients with a particular access need, have any questions about sensory accommodations, or have feedback/suggestions to improve my space, please email me at adrian@cutsbythem.com.

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