Accessibility information

src/content/pages/accessibility.mdx

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+---
+title: Accessibility at EuroPython
+subtitle:
+  Information about Accessibility at EuroPython as an attendee with maps of
+  venues, childcare and other accessibility information.
+---
+
+# Accessibility at EuroPython
+
+EuroPython strives to be welcoming, accessible and inclusive for all our
+guests attending the conference.
+If you have suggestions to improve accessibility, please let us know by contacting us at
+[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
+
+
+## General
+
+For enquiries, visit our helpdesk at registration or look for volunteers wearing
+yellow conference t-shirt when enquiring about accessibility which includes:
+
+- Lifts
+- Accessible toilet facilities
+- Dietary requirements
+
+At main talk rooms, enquire with the session chair before the talks about
+designated seating, maintaining clear pathways, or other needs.
+
+### Dietary Requirements
+
+We aim to meet all dietary requirements specified during ticket registration.
+
+Menus and related dietary information will be displayed each day to accommodate your
+food restrictions. We will also have a dietary station at the bar area on the
+second floor foyer. - If you are coeliac, or need to avoid any particular
+allergen, please come to the dietary station for food.
+
+### Neurodiversity bag
+
+We understand that some conference participants can feel overwhelmed by large crowds. To help with this, we've prepared a bag full of squishy and plushy items for you to relax during the demanding conference days.
+- Location: The bag is placed at the Info Desk in the Registration area.
+
+- Contents: The bag contains various items, including fidget toys, squishy toys, and pop-it toys.
+- Usage: Feel free to play and stim with anything you like for as long as you need. We kindly ask that you bring the items back so others can enjoy them as well.
+
+### Childcare
+
+Free childminding is available for attendees during the main conference (Monday-Friday). You can request for this free
+onsite service when you register your
+[ticket](https://ep2025.europython.eu/tickets). If you have questions, please
+contact [email protected].
+
+- Childcare is on the **2nd floor** at **South Room 247 + 248**.
+
+## Conference venue (Mo–Fr)
+The Prague Congress Centre (PCC) is the main venue for EuroPython 2025.
+
+### Parking at the PCC
+
+![PCC parking map](./images/accessibility-parking-map.png)
+
+Disabled parking is available at the PCC car park, please find this information
+at https://www.praguecc.cz/en/parking-in-pcc.
+
+
+### Inside The PCC
+
+- The PCC is accessible for wheelchair users.
+- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
+
+
+#### Lift location
+
+> Info:
+> If possible please use the stairs or escalators to access the first and second floors of the PCC.
+> The escalators are located to the right after you enter the PCC through Entrance 5 and will bring you straight to the reception area on the first floor.
+> Stairs are located to the left after you enter the PCC through Entrance 5 and you will be able to see the reception area once you reach the first floor.
+
+If you need to use the lifts:
+
+The lifts in the PCC are a bit hidden and not very well signposted. We would recommend you to contact us via [email protected] or on Discord if you need help finding them. We will be happy to pick you up and show you the way.
+
+If you want to get there on your own, here are the instructions:
+* Enter the PCC through **Entrance Number 5**.
+* After entering, go straight past the escalators/stairs, past the lady through the first set of inner doors.
+* On your left you will see doors hidden in the wall. Go through these doors, and you will find the lifts to your left. (The area looks and is a bit like a service area, but it is the right place to go.)
+* Use one of the lifts to go to the first or second floor. (Reception and tutorials are on the first floor, conference rooms and sponsors Wednesday-Friday are on the second floor.)
+* Exit the lift and turn right. You will see the same kind of doors as before, go through them and turn right again.
+* Pass through the next set of doors, and you will  see the reception area to your left.
+
+This is the EuroPython entrance.
+
+
+#### Feeding your child
+
+The conference venue (The Prague Congress Centre) has childcare rooms; they can be used
+for you to breastfeed your child, should you prefer. Please note, there are no
+restrictions on where you can breastfeed your child - you are free and welcome
+to feed your young ones at any place you feel comfortable.
+
+
+#### Rooms
+##### Registration / Cloak room (1st floor)
+
+Registration will be located on the **1st floor**
+
+- Use **Entrance Number 5**
+- There is a staircase to the left and escalators to the right leading up to the **1st floor**. Signage will show you the way.
+- When you reach the **1st floor**, **Registration Desks** will be in front of the
+  cloakroom in the Forum Hall Foyer.
+
+![PCC first floor plan](./images/accessibility-ground-floor-map.png)
+
+##### Toilets
+- Accessible toilets are available on the **1st floor** and **2nd floor** in the main hallway. They are close to the stairs.
+- Gender-neutral toilets are available on the **1st floor**.
+- Additional toilets are on the **2nd floor** next to the entrance of the open space rooms and meeting rooms.
+
+
+##### Tutorials - Club Rooms (1st floor)
+
+![PCC first floor plan](./images/accessibility-first-floor-map.png)
+
+##### Talks, Quiet Rooms and Childcare (2nd floor)
+
+![PCC second floor plan](./images/accessibility-second-floor-map.png)
+
+##### Quiet Room (Meeting 2.2)
+
+- If you need a quiet space to do some quiet work or just rest a bit, we got you. You can find the quiet room on
+  the **2nd floor** at **Meeting Room 2.2** (past the sponsors area to the left or the long way round using hallways past childcare).
+
+##### Low stimulation room (South room 243)
+
+- If you feel overwhelmed and need a quiet space with no distractions, feel free to visit **South Room 243** on the **2nd floor**. To get there, look for the childcare room and continue through the hallway. It will be one of the doors to your left.
+- In this room, you'll find a bag with sunglasses, eye masks, and earplugs for your convenience. Please return the sunglasses and eye masks after use. The earplugs are yours to keep.
+
+
+## Speakers dinner (Tuesday)
+The [speakers dinner](/speakers-dinner) will take at a restaurant at the Vltava riverfront.
+
+### Access
+- There is a lift to get from the pavement level down to the restaurant level.
+- The restaurant is accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility. But please note that there will be a lot of people at the restaurant, so it might be a bit crowded.
+
+### Food
+- We will provide a variety of food options, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Please have a look at the [menu](/speakers-dinner#food-menu) for more details.
+
+### Music / Noise
+- The noise level at the restaurant can be high due to the amount of people. (Background music can be regulated by us.)
+- The area at the terrace is quieter, but farther away from the food and drinks.
+
+### Flashes and strobing effects
+- We will not have any flashing lights or strobing effects at the speakers dinner.
+
+### Babies and children
+- The restaurant is not equipped to accommodate young children and babies. (No nappies changing facilities, no high chairs, etc.)
+
+
+## Social Event - Střelecký Island
+Please have a look at the special accessibility information for the [Social Event](/social-event).
+
+## Sprints / Unconference Venue (Sat & Sun)
+
+The sprints and unconference will take place at a [different venue](/venue#where-1) than the main conference.
+{/*
+
+The **Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze - Italská budova** (Prague University of Economics and Business, Žižkov Campus) is  accessible for wheelchair users and other people with limited mobility.
+
+### Parking
+Parking at the venue is not available to us. We recommend using public transport to get there. If you are disabled and need parking, please contact us at  [email protected] and we will try to arrange parking for you.
+
+### Entrance
+The entrance to the building is on **Italská Street**.  It is wheelchair accessible via a ramp to the left of the main entrance. You do not need to use the stairs to enter the building.
+### Inside the building
+The building is accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility. The interior is designed to accommodate various accessibility needs.
+
+The sprints and lunch / coffee breaks will happen on the ground floor at the end of the hallway, to get there, you can use the stairs or the lift located in the middle of the building.
+
+Unconference rooms are located on the first floor, and you can access them via the stairs or the lift located in the middle of the building.
+
+### Childcare
+Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide childcare at the sprints venue.
+
+*/}
+
+
+
+## Accessibility FAQ
+
+This FAQ covers accessibility information for EuroPython. The EuroPython team
+recognises that accessibility is a continuous process, both systemic and
+individual.
+
+If you have specific questions or accessibility needs not covered here, please
+email us at **[email protected]**.
+
+<Accordion title="Allergies" id="allergies">
+
+Refrain from wearing scents such as perfumes/colognes, scented lotions,
+clothing with strong detergent scents, etc. Notify us of preventable
+environmental allergies when purchasing tickets or by email.
+</Accordion>
+
+
+<Accordion title="Will there be captioning?" id="captioning">
+
+Unfortunately we do not have captioning during EuroPython.
+</Accordion>
+
+
+<Accordion title="What about interpreters?" id="interpreters">
+
+  We do not plan to have interpreters at the conference unless we are notified
+  by signing attendees. If you have questions, please email us.
+</Accordion>
+
+<Accordion title="What about hearing aid induction loops?" id="induction-loops">
+ We do not have hearing aid induction loops at the conference. But all speakers are using microphones, and we live stream the talks (Wednesday-Friday) with audio, so you can listen to the talks from your own device. Unfortunately these streams do have a slight delay.
+</Accordion>
+
+<Accordion title="Any suggestions/tips as a volunteer MC or Session Chair?" id="volunteer-tips">
+
+- Session chairs/room volunteers: Let folks know if there's loud, unexpected
+  noises, strobing/flashing visuals in speakers' presentations beforehand,
+  content and trigger warnings for any potentially sensitive material
+- Volunteers to be aware if someone requires designated spaces when they enter
+  the room
+- Able to assist and let folks know where lifts, accessible toilet facilities,
+  childcare, and quiet rooms are.
+</Accordion>
+
+<Accordion title="Any tips for speakers" id="speakers-tips">
+- Please be aware of the accessibility needs of your audience.
+  - Please use large, clear fonts in your slides.
+  - Please use high contrast colours in your slides.
+  - Please avoid using red-green colour combinations in your slides.
+  - Please avoid using images with text in your slides
+  - Some people don't react well to loud noises, flashing lights, or
+     strobing effects. If you plan to use these effects, please give a warning beforehand.
+- In all rooms except forum hall (the main room), try not to use the lower third of the slide
+  area, as this is not visible from the back of the room.
+- Please stay close to the microphone when speaking, even if you are in a small room.
+
+</Accordion>
+
+---
+
+# Attributions
+
+Language was incorporated from the following:
+
+- [PyCon US](https://us.pycon.org/2019/venue/accessibility/)
+- [The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions'
+  accessibility checklist]( https://www.ifla.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/assets/lsn/publications/a_checklist_for_accessbiility_at_library_conferences_rev_2021.pdf)
+- [Cevents: Accessibility in Events: Tips and Best Practices (+ Checklist)](https://www.cvent.com/uk/blog/events/accessible-events-tips-and-best-practices)
+- [Splash: How to Make Your Events More Accessible and Inclusive](https://splashthat.com/blog/accessible-event-planning)
+- [Alterconf - accessibility info plus presentation guidelines for speakers](https://www.alterconf.com/)

src/content/pages/faq.mdx

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 Our goal is to make EuroPython sponsorship accessible to a wide range of organisations eager to support the community. If you're interested in sponsoring EuroPython 2025 or future editions, please get in touch with our sponsors team at [email protected].
 </Accordion>
+
+<Accordion title="Any suggestions/tips as a volunteer MC or Session Chair?" id="volunteer-tips">
+- MC and volunteers to remind people to applaud.
+- What to do in case of fire alarms, sirens, fireworks, bells, etc. happen
+  during the event, and guide guest safely out of the venue as well as inform
+  updates on the situation
+</Accordion>

src/data/links.json

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           "name": "Venue",
           "path": "/venue"
         },
+        {
+          "name": "Accessibility",
+          "path": "/accessibility"
+        },
         {
           "name": "Hotels",
           "path": "/hotels"