{"id":5841,"date":"2024-05-29T21:52:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T21:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cc.acm.org\/2024\/?page_id=5841"},"modified":"2024-05-29T23:16:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T23:16:14","slug":"accessibility-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cc.acm.org\/2024\/accessibility-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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  1. How do I communicate accessibility needs to C&C organizers?<\/b> Accessibility needs are best communicated through the conference registration form under the question \u201cDo you have a disability or special need which requires our awareness?\u201d If you have additional needs that were not specified during the registration process, please contact the Accessibility Chairs, Tiffany Knearem and Stacy Branham, as soon as possible at <\/span>accessibility2024@cc.acm.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Who do I ask if my question is not answered here?<\/b> Contact Accessibility chairs, Tiffany Knearem and Stacy Branham at <\/span>accessibility2024@cc.acm.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n
  3. Will sign language interpretation or captioning be available?<\/b> Yes, interpretation will be available upon request. Please identify your interpretation needs on the registration page under the question \u201cDo you have a disability or special need which requires our awareness?\u201d and the Accessibility Chair will be in contact with you. Requests should be made prior to June 1; if you make your request after this date, we will try our best to accommodate you.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. What are the taxi and public transportation options for getting to the conference venue (from O\u2019Hare International Airport)? <\/b>Please see the page <\/span>Getting to the Conference<\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n
  5. Can a student volunteer assist me during the conference?<\/b> Yes. Please include details about your needs in the registration form under the question \u201cDo you have a disability or special need which requires our awareness?\u201d and the accessibility chairs will contact you to coordinate assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. What is the conference space like?<\/b> All indoor event spaces are carpeted or have hardwood floors. The conference event space will be hosted on two levels, both of which are accessible via elevator.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Will the conference be accessible by wheelchair or power scooter?<\/b> Yes. All of the indoor event spaces are carpeted or have hardwood floors.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. What are the restroom facilities like? <\/b>There are gendered restrooms on the two floors (3<\/span>rd <\/span>and 6<\/span>th<\/span>) used by the conference. Gender neutral restrooms are located on the 2<\/span>nd<\/span> floor of the building. Restrooms are located behind the elevators on all the floors.<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Will there be loud music, strobe lighting, spotlights, or other strong sensory experiences? <\/b>We do not have any such sensory experiences planned at this time. <\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Will there be a designated quiet space at the event? <\/b>There is no designated quiet space on the conference floors. However, there should be many quiet areas throughout the student center building due to many students being away for the summer.<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Will there be a lactation room for breastfeeding parents at the event? <\/b>A lactation room is available in the Commuter Student Resource Center in the Student Center East building. Enter through the Wellness Center, 237 Student Center East (750 S. Halsted-west side of Inner circle); go to the front desk to obtain the key and notify the staff that you are with a summer conference on the 6th floor. Call 312-413-7440 with questions.<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. What are the arrangements for presenters with accessibility needs? <\/b>For any request, including but not limited to having a stool on stage, ramps up to the stage, wireless microphone, or ASL interpreters, please contact the Accessibility Chairs, Tiffany Knearem and Stacy Branham, as soon as possible at <\/span>accessibility2024@cc.acm.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Can I bring my guide dog?<\/b> Yes. Guide dogs and other service animals are welcome. Please contact the Accessibility Chairs, Tiffany Knearem and Stacy Branham  (<\/span>accessibility2024@cc.acm.org<\/span><\/a>) to indicate if you anticipate bringing a service animal to the event. We will then share the location of a pet relief area and water station.<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. Can I attend the conference by robot? <\/b>We are sorry, but C&C 2024 will not be able to provide remote attendance by robot.<\/span><\/li>\n
  15. How much walking or standing will be needed? <\/b>The venue space is located within a single tower building. The hotels are approximately a 10-15 minute walk from the conference venue. Bus transportation will be provided to the conference reception and art exhibition. The conference reception is in a bi-level space while the art exhibition is located on a single floor. All venues will have places to sit.<\/span><\/li>\n
  16. Will there be an induction loop in the meeting rooms? <\/b>No. However, there are amplification devices available for hard of hearing attendees. Please contact accessibility chairs for details.<\/span><\/li>\n
  17. Will speakers and audience members asking questions be using a microphone?<\/b> Yes<\/span><\/li>\n
  18. What food service will be provided? <\/b>All conference food services will be buffet style.<\/span><\/li>\n
  19. Can the conference accommodate special dietary needs?<\/b> Yes, please make your request on the registration form.<\/span><\/li>\n
  20. Will the conference be a smoke-free environment?<\/b> The University of Illinois-Chicago is a smoke-free campus. Attendees will need to go off University property to smoke. The sidewalk outside the Student Center is public property. <\/span><\/li>\n
  21. What if I have a medical emergency or health problem during the conference?<\/b> In case of emergency, you can contact the UIC Police: Emergency: (312) 355-5555 | General: (312) 996-2830. You can call the On-Call Event Manager at 312-965-1708 for any assistance during the conference.<\/span><\/li>\n
  22. Will masks be required or provided at the event?<\/b> Masks are not required but attendees may wear masks if they choose.<\/span><\/li>\n
  23. What is the accessibility of the off-site venues?<\/b> There are two official off-site events – the conference reception at the Chicago Architecture Center and the art exhibition at the Bridgeport Art Center. Both venues are wheelchair accessible. There will be buses transporting attendees to these venues and the buses are capable of having wheelchair lifts. The transportation provider asks that we inform them in advance if lifts will be needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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