Accessibility

Panelists and speakers will have mics. There will be a roving mic on seminar day for questions.

For those unable to attend, the ACA@UBC will be live-tweeting the event as it happens. We encourage all guests near and far to join us in tweeting about the event using the tag #acaubc2019.

The Nest, Room 2314

  • The Nest has wheelchair accessible paths, no steps to enter the building from the east side, a ramp on the west side of the building, automatic doors on every side, and elevators.
  • Gender-neutral and accessible bathrooms are located on every floor.
  • Room signs and elevator buttons in the Nest are provided in braille; there are also audible signals in the elevator.

Frederic Wood Theatre

  • The Main entrance to the Frederic Wood Theatre is from the south side of Crescent Road. This entrance is level and accessible and has a manual door. The entrance leads into the theatre lobby and the box office.
  • The secondary entrance is located on the south side of Crescent Road. This entrance is level and accessible and has a manual door. The entrance leads to the seating area near the stage.
  • There is an accessible life and accessible washroom available.
  • The closest accessible parking is the University Centre Lot.
  • Please note that some wings/areas of this building are inaccessible due to stairs.

There will not be sign language interpretation at the seminar or symposium.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the ACA@UBC at aca.slais@gmail.com