Access Measures

ASL Interpretation ASL interpretation will be available for every conference session upon request. Throughout registration and networking events, interpreters will be available throughout the space.

Open and Closed Captions

Captions will be available for every conference session. In the Aki Studio, open captions will be projected. In Studio 1 and 2, closed captions will be available on your personal device (phone, tablet, laptop) via link or QR code.

Held Space and Active Listeners

Curated and staffed by HELD Agency, a Held Space and active listeners will be available during all hours of the conference, located in Studio 3. Attendees and presenters are more than welcome to take a break at any point throughout the conference or pop in to the space to grab a fidget toy, earplugs or any other helpful access tool.

"Held Spaces" are calm settings hosted by HELD Agency where you can decompress. Each space has a designated “Active Listener” present, who uses a Peer-Based approach to support you through discussing, distracting, and/or de-escalating – whatever you choose and need in the moment.”

Access Kit The Access Kit will be located at the registration table. You are more than welcome to borrow anything from the kit at any point throughout the conference. The kit will be stocked with: