An accessible and inclusive NICVA Summit 2024

Our aim is to maximise accessibility, inclusion and delegate experience for everyone attending the NICVA Summit and we will be applying a range of accessibility measures as standard. We warmly invite you to tell us about your personal accessibility needs so we can address those wherever possible. 

You can tell us about your personal accessibility needs by emailing our Summit Team. Or you can let us know when you book to attend. We are also happy to discuss your needs in person.

If you need to speak to us on the day about any accessibility or inclusivity questions, please contact the NICVA Summit Team at the main registration desk as you enter W5. They will be happy to listen and help.

What to expect

The accessibility measures we are taking as standard include:

In advance of the event, we will:

  • Proactively ask delegates to tell us their needs

  • Provide information about access and accessible facilities in a range of formats

  • Offer information in accessible formats

  • Present a welcoming and inclusive image for all visitors

  • Provide transport and accommodation information and details of car parking/drop-off

On the day, we will:

  • Have an accessible registration desk with welcoming and informed staff

  • Provide special assistance throughout the day on request 

  • Provide online and hard copy event and venue information

  • Ensure clear signage and easily identifiable staff to provide support

  • Provide induction loops at registration and all event rooms

  • Limit public address (PA) announcements and ambient music

  • Highlight relaxed spaces where group conversations, telephone calls and noisy activities don’t take place

  • Provide exhibitors and event hosts with tips on how to be more accessible and inclusive, stressing our commitment to making the exhibition accessible.

  • Provide British and Irish Sign Language (BSL and ISL) interpreters as standard at the opening and closing plenary sessions, which will also be recorded for distribution

  • We can provide BSL and ISL interpreters for Engagement Hubs on request

  • W5 is an inclusive venue - for further information visit their website by clicking HERE 

  • A downloadable Event Brochure can be found HERE

If you have any questions about the event and how we can accommodate your needs please click the button below

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