We want the Gathering 2023 to be accessible, inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. We are applying a range of accessibility measures as standard.
And we warmly invite you to tell us about your needs so we can address those too wherever possible.
You can tell us about your accessibility needs when you book to attend the Gathering or by emailing our Gathering team. Bookings are now open via our Gathering programme.
As well as the in-person Gathering on 7th and 8th November 2023, we are hosting the Gathering Extra on 29th November 2023.
The Gathering Extra is in addition to, rather than an alternative to, the in-person Gathering. It is an online event that will feature recorded sessions from the Gathering and special live guests, with an SCVO host in a format that is designed specifically for an online audience.
Our aim is to maximise accessibility, inclusion and delegate experience for both the in-person and online Gathering experience.
To prepare for the in-person Gathering on 7th and 8th November, SCVO’s event team and internal staff accessibility group used the ‘Access Chain’ resource. We also took guidance and advice from the venue and specialist organisations. The accessibility measures we are taking as standard include:
In advance of the Gathering we will:
At the Gathering we will:
We also want to know about your personal accessibility needs so please tell us about those when you book to attend the Gathering.