ACCESSIBILITY
Ready for Your New Ink? Here is what to know about our space!
At Dragon Fang Tattoo, we believe body art is a transformative right for every body and a sacred and deeply personal process. Our multidisciplinary studio is intentionally built on a foundation of sensory safety, neurodivergent accessibility, and radical inclusivity. We curate an environment where you can comfortably claim your skin, match your energetic boundaries, and experience art in a space designed to welcome you exactly as you are.
This studio is a fiercely protected and incorporate trauma-informed practices designed to return total control of the experience back to you.
Because we maintain strict energy hygiene and focus entirely on active sessions, our studio doors and Instagram DMs remain permanently closed to the general public. Communication regarding your session takes place exclusively through threads in email / Venue (booking platform) and during your own active session.
Our trauma informed practices:
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Radical consent: You dictate the physical boundaries. We will discuss placement, touch, and positioning before the stencil ever meets your skin. You can change your mind at any point.
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The "Stop" Rule: You have the absolute right to pause, adjust, or completely end the session at any time, for any reason, without guilt or explanation.
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Silent Appointments: If you prefer to process the session in silence without small talk, simply request a "silent session" in your booking form. No question asked.
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Distraction Friendly: You are highly encouraged to bring headphones, books, or sensory comfort items to help you navigate the process.
Zero Tolerance Policy: We maintain a zero tolerance boundary for passive aggression, intimidation, boundary crossing, sexual harassment, or exclusionary behavior toward clients or fellow artists. Violation of this code results in the immediate termination of the appointment and the permanent removal of client or artist. Safety goes both ways.
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Physical and Mobility Access
The studio is a ground floor accessible and includes designated accessibility parking and has ramp access on the left side of the building from the entrance and has standard clearance for mobility devices and vehicles.
There is just one step ( in) (curb) from the parking to the entrance door.
Our entrance is (2.4ft / 28 in) wide into a 13 x 13 sq ft lobby with clear access to hallways.
Additionally, furniture and rugs are movable and can be clear before your arrival. We have two private tattoo rooms that are 9 x 20 and 13 x 18. One private unisex bathroom is offered within the space and is ___ square ft with a toilet, urinal, and guard rail. The entrance to the bathroom is 2.6 ft / 30 inches wide.
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Sensory Accommodations: Lighting and music volumes can be adjusted upon request to prevent sensory overload. Please feel free to bring your own headphones/ sunglasses. Additionally, headphones and sunglasses can be provided. No judgment.
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Hard of hearing/ Deaf Accommodations: Marker boards and digital devices are available for communication. Some basic ASL to help communicate with breaks, checking in, pausing, and consent. Clients are welcomed to bring an interpreter.
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Body Equity: Our station equipment is chosen to safely and comfortably support bodies of all sizes and abilities. Our tattoo beds support up to 480 lbs. We provide step stools for anyone who may need access to the tattoo beds.
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Health Access: Our artists are happy to mask up for any of our disabled and immunocompromised neighbors and clients.
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Allergen & Energy Safety: The space is kept immaculately clean, using medical grade sterilization ot ensure a safe chemical and physical environment. Please feel free to include if there are any scents that you are sensitive or allergic to.
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Closest Bus Stop: 114th & W Dodge SE, Located right along West Dodge Road, just a short walk east of 115th St.
What To Expect:
(STEP BY STEP)
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Consultation or through booking form: We map out your vision, discuss physical boundaries, and address any anxieties or medical needs.
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The Setup: You inspect the space, verify the stencil placement, and give the final green light.
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The Rhythm: We check in frequently on your pain levels and nervous system comfort, pacing the session entirely to your speed.
"I understand that at Dragon Fang, I possess absolute bodily autonomy. I agree to explicitly communicate my physical limits, use the "absolute pause" rule when I need a break, and understand that my artist will completely respect my boundaries without judgment."
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I agree and claim my autonomy.
CLIENT BILL OF RIGHTS
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The right to a clean and comfortable environment that follows best practices for health and safety.
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The right to equal treatment and service regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, or health status.
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The right to respectful communication, including the right to be addressed by your preferred pronouns and the right to be in an environment free of hate speech or verbal harassment.
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The right to an artist technically and stylistically suited to your tattoo request.
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The right to ask clarifying questions about the tattoo process and technical decisions that go into a design or placement limitation, and to have them answered with patience and respect.
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The right to be asked for approval as to your final design, and regarding changes your artist may consider during your tattoo session.
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The right to be asked for consent about physical contact and touch needed to perform your tattoo, including the adjustment of removal of clothing.
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The right to request and be provided with provisions toward your personal privacy and comfort to the best ability of the artist and shop.
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The right to have your accessibility needs met to the extent that the shop and artist are able to provide them.
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The right to confidentiality around personal and private information, including the right to be asked for consent before photos of you are taken or posted.
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The right to self-advocacy: to speak up and be heard if anything during your session or in regards to your overall shop experience does not feel right.
The Philosophy Behind the Fang
The studio was not built on a whim; it was forged in fire. Dragon Fang was born out of.a necessity for revolution. As a tattoo artist, my journey in this industry began over a decade ago. Like many young creatives entering traditional shop spaces, I spent my early 20s navigating environments that lacked boundaries, where emotional and physical labor was exploited, and where creative autonomy was compromised.
For years, I watched the old guard of tattooing operate on models of intimidation, conditional support, and systemic burnout.
I reached a definitive breaking point. I realized that to protect my art, my body, and my sanity, I had to completely step out of other people's kingdoms and build my own fortress.
Because I know exactly what it feels like to have my boundaries crossed, I have dedicated this studio to the absolute enforcement of client autonomy. We don't just create high-end art here; we provide an energetically clean, trauma informed, and fiercely protective environment.
Every policy on this site -- from our Silent Sessions to our radical consent checkpoints -- exists because safety is not a luxury; it is a baseline requirement.
Dragon Fang is living proof and an embodiment that you can walk through the fire and emerge as the absolute ruler of your own destiny.