Accessibility statement:
Accessibility is essential and fundamental in Imagining America’s vision for a more just and vibrant future. As such, we are actively working to make our National Gathering as safe and accessible as possible. As we imagine and build a future outside of corrupt, inequitable institutions, it is essential that we leave behind exclusionary practices that are too normal in current society. The communities we seek to create have multiple pathways of participation, and we aim to provide that same accessibility at our Gathering and with our work at large.
Our accessibility work is in constant progress and we welcome any feedback. If there are needs or considerations not addressed, or any questions, please contact us at anuva@ucdavis.edu.
Our accessibility resources were developed in consultation with Julia Havard, and were inspired by the offerings at the BlackStar Film Festival.
The gathering is a scent-free space, so please refrain from using perfumes, etc.
Masks are available upon request.
Accomodations Readily Available
CAPTIONS
Captions can be activated via zoom or powerpoint if/when available in presentation spaces. If you would like captions for any of the sessions you are attending, please let us know in advance, or ask for assistance at the Registration Hub in the Conference Center.
CART will be available on Friday, October 23 at the Opening Plenary (9:15-10:45am), and all sessions at the 138 AGR Hall, Alumni Center (12:15-5pm)
MOBILITY SUPPORT
Mobility support tools (a walker, canes) will be available at the registration hub upon request.
A golf cart will be available upon request at the registration hub for transportation between sessions.
A wheelchair accessibility map is available at:
https://campusmap.ucdavis.edu/
(zoom in to see marked accessible entry and power assist entry)
ACCESS/SENSORY TOOLS
Access and sensory tools are available to check out at the registration hub including: fidget toys, noise cancelling headphones, sunglasses, masks.
The gathering is a scent-free space, so please refrain from using perfumes, etc.
We can provide low-lighting and alternate seating for the presentation spaces upon your request.
QUIET/REFLECTIVE SPACES
There is a dedicated quiet space located in the Alumni center, West Conference Room.
Other relaxing spaces around campus/downtown include the Manetti Shrem galleries and courtyard, the arboretum, and the secret garden behind the alumni center.
PARENT ROOMS
UC Davis lactation rooms can be located and accessed by completing a short registration process found here:
https://shorturl.at/tFOwt
GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOMS
Gender neutral/inclusive bathrooms are located all throughout campus.
A map can be found here:
https://campusmap.ucdavis.edu/
(zoom in to see gender neutral bathrooms marked by a triangle in a circle)
ACCESS SCRIPTS
Please check to see if an access script for the session you are attending is available in the folder listed below. We have requested that all speakers upload access copies of their presentations to this folder at their earliest convenience:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17WvFwGef7bfnswyQBY21sM85WfYOZE-7?usp=sharing
ASL INTERPRETATION
ASL interpretation will be available on Friday, October 23 at the Opening Plenary (9:15-10:45am), and all sessions at the 138 AGR Hall, Alumni Center (12:15-5pm)
If you require ASL interpretation outside these windows please reach out to Anuj Vaidya at anuva@ucdavis.edu
Funding has been provided by California Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
