Conference Accessibility

We aim to make this conference a welcoming, inclusive event. The SIGCSE Virtual Accessibility Team has worked to increase the accessibility of the event. If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility please reach out to accessibility@virtual2026.sigcse.org. We encourage you to share feedback about accessibility with us or via the evaluation form after the conference so we can continue to improve the accessibility of SIGCSE Virtual in years to come.

As an attendee, you play an important role in making the conference welcoming. We are a neurodiverse community, and we don’t all communicate and express ourselves the same way. Some people prefer direct, literal communication and others talk in idioms and metaphors. Some people need extra time to process and respond. Communication is a two-way process, so let’s be flexible and accommodate different communication styles. So if someone’s behavior seems strange to you, don’t make assumptions – talk to them directly. Raise your hand and ask the presenter to describe what’s happening in their silent video, for the benefit of those who can’t see it. These are the actions that add up to a truly inclusive event where we all feel welcome. Let’s make this conference an amazing experience for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What software will be used for the event?
  Sessions will be held on Zoom. You can find Zoom accessibility information here.
  We will use Slack for additional communications. You can find Slack accessibility information here.

• How can I request accommodations for the conference?
  Please request accommodations during the registration process or by emailing accessibility@virtual2026.sigcse.org.
  Automatic captioning will be available in all sessions.

• Is there a conference help desk? Can we make sure that accessibility questions are directed to the accessibility committee?
  Access to the conference help desk is available through the conference program schedule.

• Will conference recordings and sessions be captioned?
  Pre-recorded sessions will be caption and captions will be visible in the videos.
  Other sessions will be captioned using live automatic captioning in zoom.