{"id":487,"date":"2026-05-19T16:33:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiwork.org\/26\/?page_id=487"},"modified":"2026-05-19T16:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:33:56","slug":"accessibility-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chiwork.org\/26\/accessibility-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General Requests<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em><strong>How do I communicate accessibility needs to CHIWORK 2026 organizers?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Accessibility Chairs\u2019 goal is to ensure CHIWORK 2026 is accessible to everyone. When you register for CHIWORK 2026, there will be registration questions about accessibility needs. In your response, please indicate any accessibility needs such as wheelchair access, sign language interpretation, or a guide. The accessibility &amp; diversity chairs will follow up with you to clarify your needs. You can contact them directly at any time by emailing \u200b\u200bdeia@chiwork.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em><strong>Who do I ask if my question is not answered here?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Please contact accessibility &amp; diversity chairs to discuss your specific needs. You can contact them directly at any time by emailing <a href=\"mailto:deia@chiwork.org\">deia@chiwork.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Presentations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em><strong>Can I attend remotely?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em><strong>Will captioning be available?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There will be live captioning during CHIWORK 2026 when joining online on Zoom. However, please reach out to accessibility chairs deia@chiwork.org for specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Space<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em><strong>What are the conference locations like?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ars Electronica Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The main conference location of CHIWORK 2026 is the Ars Electronica Center, located in the city center of Linz. You can get there by public transport by tram or bus and get off at stop \u201cRudolfstra\u00dfe\u201d. More information about how to get there on the Ars Electronica Center\u2019s webpage:<a href=\"https:\/\/ars.electronica.art\/about\/en\/contact\"> https:\/\/ars.electronica.art\/about\/en\/contact<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Ars Electronica Center offers barrier-free access for people in wheelchairs. Rooms can be accessed via lifts and stairs. There are accessible and gender-neutral toilets available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There will be a separate room where you can retreat to if you need a quiet space for any reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Johannes Kepler University (JKU)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Workshops on Monday will take place in the Science Park 4 at the JKU Campus:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jku.at\/en\/campus\/the-jku-campus\/buildings\/\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jku.at\/en\/campus\/the-jku-campus\/buildings\/science-park-4\/\">https:\/\/www.jku.at\/en\/campus\/the-jku-campus\/buildings\/science-park-4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The location for workshops and reception on Monday at the JKU Campus can be reached best by tram 1 or 2, direction \u201cAuhof\/Universit\u00e4t\u201d. These trams are also accessible with ramps and low-floor access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">All JKU buildings are fully accessible to people with different abilities and equipped with barrier-free restrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There are several gender-neutral restrooms at JKU Campus: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jku.at\/en\/department-of-equality-equitable-opportunities-and-diversity\/activities\/diversity\/space-for-everyone\/\">https:\/\/www.jku.at\/en\/department-of-equality-equitable-opportunities-and-diversity\/activities\/diversity\/space-for-everyone\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em><strong>Will student volunteers be available to assist attendees with disabilities?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Student volunteers will be available during CHIWORK 2026 to support attendees. If you will need volunteer assistance for accessibility, please specify this on the registration form. Attendees requiring personal care assistance should bring their own assistant. For any concerns regarding the registration of assistants or companions, please reach out to the general chairs gc@chiwork.org or accessibility chairs deia@chiwork.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em><strong>Can I bring my guide dog?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Yes! Guide dogs and other service animals are welcome at CHIWORK 2026. Please indicate on your registration form if you anticipate bringing a service animal.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">All conference locations can be reached by public transport. (Detailed information at the event description.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">All public transport vehicles in Linz are low-floor and therefore offer barrier-free access. The vehicles are also equipped with an external announcement system for blind and visually impaired passengers. At stops in the Lin AG network, the line number and final destination of the tram or bus can be called up via the external loudspeakers on the vehicle by activating a blind transmitter.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Requests How do I communicate accessibility needs to CHIWORK 2026 organizers? The Accessibility Chairs\u2019 goal is to ensure CHIWORK 2026 is accessible to everyone. When you register for CHIWORK 2026, there will be registration questions about accessibility needs. 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