Access and Inclusion

We are dedicated to making this conference as accessible, inclusive and enjoyable to everyone attending as possible. If you have any adjustment requirements, questions about the venue including sensory considerations and access, please let us know at info@sciencecentres.org.uk

For more information on the venue, including:

• Full maps (in English and Cymraeg)
• Images and a 3D map layout of the venue
• More information on The Pod
• More information on the sensory bags available

Please see the Techniquest website here: https://www.techniquest.org/visit/access-and-facilities/

Please feel free to email us at info@sciencecentres.org.uk with any questions, preferences or adjustments.

For information on travel and accommodation, please see our webpage here: Travel, Accommodation and Sustainability - The Association for Science and Discovery Centres

Code of conduct

We aim to provide an open, inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone feels able to participate and valued within our professional community. We ask attendees to read ASDC’s code of conduct for events.
Being part of ASDC activities means:

• Respecting and listening to each other’s views, accepting that others’ lives and experiences are different from our own
• Using welcoming and inclusive language (paying close attention to potentially harmful language patterns, such as gendered terms or ableist language)
• Approaching all discussions with an open mind, being aware that your assumptions may impact others
• Treating everyone equally
• 'Share the air', monitoring and ensuring that others have the opportunity to contribute
• Respecting each other’s choice of pronoun (if in doubt, please ask)
• Recognising that others’ boundaries (physical, emotional, etc.) may be different from our own and respecting each other’s personal space
• Protecting the privacy of others
• Acting with integrity, professionalism and in good faith, not knowingly making false statements, allegations or assumptions
• Being accountable for our words and our actions
• Practice patience and empathy
• Provide opportunities to make amends where appropriate

We will NOT accept:

• Violent or threatening behaviour
• Prejudice or discrimination of any kind, including, but not limited to, racism, sexism, ableism, agism, classism
• Harassment
• Microaggression
• Intimidation
• Bullying
• Display of inappropriate content
  

Please see our full code of conduct here for further information:
https://www.sciencecentres.org.uk/asdc-code-of-conduct-for-events/