Supporting Accessibility
As part of our organization’s commitment to equity, we prioritize hosting and participating in events that are fully accessible to convening attendees and presenters with disabilities.
Venues
GIA considers an accessible venue to include:
Access to single-stall or gender-inclusive restrooms
Wheelchair/scooter-accessible bathrooms (bathrooms containing a 60-inch diameter area to turn, grab bars behind and to the side of the toilet, etc.)
Ramp and/or elevator access
Doorways, aisles, and pathways wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs (minimum 36 inches*, ideally 60 inches)
Step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrances, transitions, and path to and from drop-off location
Low sensory room or private space separate from the primary event space
Clear egress information provided to all in attendance, and a space that is protected by audible and visible fire alarms
Provide scent-free conference spaces in primary conference spaces (e.g., removal of air fresheners, oil diffusers, etc.) and encourage conference participants to refrain from perfume usage.
The venues for this year’s conference include:
The Historic Orpheum Theatre (203 S Main St)
Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education (225 S Main St)
Additional venues to be announced as programming is confirmed.
An interactive map of the key conference venues is shared to the right.
Requesting Accessibility Accommodations
Email the 2026 GIA Conference Accessibility Consultants at GIA2026Access@gmail.com.
Additional Resources
Below are recommendations for creating accessible spaces before, during, and after the conference. Throughout the convening, we encourage you to refer to this resource document: Tips for Accessible Presentations (Google Doc) & Tips for Accessible Presentations (PDF)