We want all members to feel welcome and be able to participate equally in Conference and to that end we have an Assistance Team made up of volunteers* ready to help with any access needs you may have in person or online. If you would like to speak to the team before Conference to discuss any requirements please contact cade.hatton@greenparty.org.uk
*We need more volunteers! If you are able to volunteer some time at Conference to be part of the team, you can find out more here.
ACCESSIBILITY AT THE VENUE
Blue badge parking
There are 35 accessible parking bays in the venue’s car park, located on levels 1 to 3 of the car park (including 3 overlength spaces on Level 1).
There are accessible toilets on every level, equipped with alarms.
Mobility Equipment hire
Contact GE Bridge and Co, a local business which can organise scooter and wheelchair hire for your stay in Bournemouth. Email: bournemouth@bridgeandlindsey.com, Tel. 01202 204 802
Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs are welcome in the venue and water is available upon request.
Hearing loss
There will be live transcription of plenary sessions, viewable on a screen in the main hall.
British Sign Language interpretation can be provided in the plenary sessions if requested by a member whose primary language is BSL.
Hearing Aid loops will be provided In breakout rooms, and we ask presenters to always use the microphone.
Visual impairment
We ensure that Conference documentation is as accessible as possible in terms of font size (minimum 12pt) and colours and contrast, and that documents are also compatible with screen readers.
Should you require a large print version of any of the documents at the venue, please let us know.
conference@greenparty.org.uk
A Quiet Room will be provided.
A Faith Room will be provided.
Carers
Members who are in receipt of PIP or another disability benefit can book a free observer (ie without voting rights) ticket for a carer. Email conference@greenparty.org.uk to request a booking code.
Creche
We offer a free Creche for the children of members who are registered for Conference. This must be booked in advance. Find out more.