Conference Accessibility
Building a gathering space together for our collective needs
Lawyers Against Transphobia aims to incorporate a Disability Justice framework in its organizing
We are committed to making the inaugural Lawyers Against Transphobia 2025 Conference as safe, accessible, and low-barrier as possible for all attendees, organizers and presenters.
This serves as a non-comprehensive list of access tools, measures, and services that can be available for the conference. Some will only be available by request.
We invite all attendees to book a 15-minute access phone call (or by your preferred method of communication) to ensure we build a space that plans for our collective needs.
We are continuing to develop additional access supports and deeply appreciate you sharing what you need to participate fully.
Physical Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible venue
- Staff support for doors that are not automated
- All gender washrooms
- Wheelchair accessible tables
- Fat-friendly seating
- Sensory-friendly seating (bean bags, wobble chairs)
- Venue map and video available
Neurodivergence Affirming
- Sensory-friendly furniture (wobble chairs, bean bag chairs)
- Scent-free space
- Fidget tools available
- Trauma-informed/compassionate companions
- Lower sensory space
- Outdoor space
- Staggered and flexible registration options
Infectious Disease Mitigation
- Mask-friendly event with masks and rapid tests available
- Air purifiers running in rooms
- Covered outdoor area for meals and mask breaks
Affinity Spaces
- Two-Spirit, trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse-only workshops and spaces have been programmed into the conference agenda
- IBMPOC affinity space available for breaks
- Low-sensory space available for breaks
Security
- Rigorous internal security checks for all attendees
- 2SLGBTQ Community-based security personnel on site (no police, no formal security firms)
- Registration, including sign-in, is required to enter the conference
Support Staff
- Child care (prearranged only)
- ASL (prearranged only)
- Medics on site
- Trauma-informed, compassionate companions on site
- Staff are available to help with emergent needs and questions
Print Materials and Note-Taking
- Dyslexic font available on demand
- Large print available on demand
- Note-takers/live transcription available for all sessions
- Braille materials (prearranged)
Meals and Snacks
- Vegan, gluten-free options are available for meals and snacks. Please let us know about specific allergies and dietary restrictions (halal, kosher by request).
- Clear labeling of ingredients
Financial Support
- Tiered pricing for the conference, including low-cost conference admission for Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse folks, and Black and Indigenous attendees.
- Limited travel stipends available (prearranged)
- Limited accommodation stipends available (prearranged)
- Financial support available for Name Change ID Clinic (prearranged)
Book Your Access Call
We look forward to connecting one-on-one to discuss your needs for a safe, collaborative, and connected gathering experience.
We encourage all conference participants to schedule a 15-minute accessibility call to better understand how we can welcome you in this space.