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Accessibility Resources

Communications

  • Wordly AI software will be available for attendees for all main sessions, providing closed captioning on demand (English language only).
  • Any session or conference recordings will include closed captions and live virtual sessions will have live closed captions enabled.
  • Presenters will be encouraged to upload accessible files such as annotated slides and/or presentation transcripts.

Family

  • Childcare – NACCR is exploring alternatives for childcare throughout the conference. Information will be collected via our registration form to determine specific attendee needs.
  • Pumping/Nursing Rooms will be available during the entirety of NACCR. The room will have the following:
    • Storage space for nursing/pumping belongings
    • Comfortable seating and curtain dividers
    • Outlets (for pumps, phones, etc.)
    • Sink available in or near room
    • Cleaning supplies to sanitize space after use
    • Note: Please bring personal headphones to use if desired.
  • One-day registration is available for those unable to stay for the entire length of the conference: Registration Information.
  • Facebook Group for Parents/Guardians.
  • Caregivers will have free access to conference area if accompanying a registered attendee with caregiver needs.
  • NACCR is baby friendly! Contact conferences@scbnorthamerica.org with any questions

Dietary Needs

  • All menus (with the exception of the closing reception) will be 100% vegetarian.
  • Please let us know how we can accommodate you via the dietary questions in the conference registration form. Please note we cannot guarantee all accommodations but will do our best to provide healthy and reasonable options.
  • Our Dining webpage provides local dining recommendations for a variety of dietary restrictions.

Well-Being

  • A Quiet/Low Stimulation Room will be available during the main program days of NACCR. The room is intended for those needing a quiet space away from the hectic conference environment to stretch, read, meditate, etc., so long as it does not involve speaking or other noises.
  • Activities
    • Day passes are available at nearby gyms, including the Wisconsin Athletic Club.
    • Self-organized outdoor walks, meditation, and yoga encouraged for guests who need a non-gym way to decompress (with/without others)
    • See the Things To Do page for other ideas for breaks from the conference

Venue

  • A venue map with accessibility information including non-binary/non-gendered bathrooms, wheelchair access, nursing room, quiet room, food, etc. will be available on the conference app.

  • We will ensure space in session rooms is available for caregivers, wheelchairs, etc.

Conflict resolution 

  • NACCR will have trained safety staff and volunteers available to all attendees as a resource, should conflicts arise. Contact information will be provided on badges. Note that all attendees are responsible for understanding and abiding by the conference code of conduct.  Appropriate actions will be taken as needed.

ADA/CDA Needs

Safety