Accessibility Statement
We are committed to ensuring accessibility in every form.
Key Steps We Take to Ensure Accessibility
ASL Interpretation at Online Event
We recognize the importance of communication access and ensure that ASL interpreters are available at all of our virtual events. This helps us create spaces where participants who use sign language can engage fully and feel included in discussions.
Collective Access and Flexibility
Guided by the disability justice principle of collective access, we believe accessibility is a shared responsibility. We invite participants and volunteers to share ideas, accommodations, or adjustments that would make our events more welcoming. We value flexibility and adaptability, ensuring that adjustments can be made in real-time to meet participants' needs.
Planning for Sensory, Cognitive, and Communication Needs
All our event venues are chosen with physical accessibility in mind—they are ADA-compliant, wheelchair accessible, and equipped to meet the needs of participants with diverse disabilities. We also consider factors such as accessible restrooms, ramps, elevators, and parking accommodations.
Accessible Physical Spaces for In-Person Events
All our event venues are chosen with physical accessibility in mind—they are ADA-compliant, wheelchair accessible, and equipped to meet the needs of participants with diverse disabilities. We also consider factors such as accessible restrooms, ramps, elevators, and parking accommodations.
Ongoing Feedback and Community Engagement
We understand that accessibility is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We actively listen to feedback from community members, knowing that our best efforts may not always meet every need. When we miss the mark, we embrace those moments as opportunities to learn and improve. This iterative process is at the heart of how we build inclusive, adaptive programs that reflect the needs of the people we serve.
Commitment to Learning and Growth
As an organization rooted in disability justice, we recognize that accessibility is not just about compliance—it is about fostering meaningful participation and belonging. We approach every event and program with humility, curiosity, and a desire to improve, relying on the experiences of participants to guide us forward.
Our Values
Community
We honor our diverse identities, celebrate our collective strength, and work to uplift one another with solidarity and shared purpose.
Belonging
We create a space where everyone can show up as their true self, feeling valued and connected.
Resilience
Together, we use our experiences to advocate for ourselves and each other to make our community stronger.
Disability Justice
Our collective work recognizes and honors the intersectionality of our identities, disabilities, and cultures, uniting to dismantle ableism in all aspects of society.
Equitable Access
We all come together with individualized needs, yet we strive for ways to thrive as a collective.