38C3 Accessibility Update
How will accessibility be at congress? We have learned a lot last year. There are improvements. And one big catch.
Blocking the Blind Guidance System
The blind Guidance System was unreliable at 37C3. It was often blocked by shoes for instance. Some paths will therefore be officially blocked: when we could not make them work. Interruptions and detours will be written down in the infopages.
Please help and keep the guidance system free of obstacles. Move stuff off it, when you see it.
What is new or different?
- An issue with Accessibility of the Congress Centre has been resolved: all induction loops should now be operable.
- Hidden Disability Badges will also be available near Infodesk.
- This is also a place to ask accessibility questions.
- There will be tactile signs. (German Braille)
- Using a wheelchair on 37C3 was difficult. Here’s a lost of fixed and remaining issues.
- QuietQube has moved one door to the left. Nav Links will be provided asap. The Silent Room will once again be hidden. You can ask for its location on site.
- We can also promise: a meltdown room exists.
What will be the same?
- To bring an Assistant: Show an official disabled ID card at the entrance.
- If you can’t provide such an ID, ask 38c3-tickets@cccv.de for help.
- Please give 38c3-tickets@cccv.de a heads up when you have multiple or changing assistants.
- The Lecture Halls have priority seating.
Contact and Questions:
Before the Event
- Write an e-mail to Inclusion Operation Center: kontakt@c3ioc.de
- Join our Matrix Room: #accessibility:events.ccc.de
During the Event
- Call 📞 A11Y from the Eventphone DECT/SIP network.
- Send an e-mail to Infodesk: mailto:38c3-infodesk@cccv.de