{"id":181,"date":"2026-02-26T16:06:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T22:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/open-horizons-2026\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:02:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T21:02:44","slug":"accessibility-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/open-horizons-2026\/accessibility-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> March 03, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Horizons is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible experience for all attendees. This policy outlines the supports available before and during the event, as well as instructions for requesting accommodations or assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you require support at any time, please contact <a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#x69;&#x6c;&#x74;&#x6f;&#x3a;&#x68;&#x65;&#x6c;&#x6c;&#x6f;&#x40;&#x63;&#x61;&#x6d;&#x70;&#x75;&#x73;&#x6d;&#x61;&#x6e;&#x69;&#x74;&#x6f;&#x62;&#x61;&#x2e;&#x63;&#x61;\"><strong>h&#101;&#108;&#x6c;&#x6f;&#64;&#99;&#97;&#x6d;&#x70;&#x75;s&#109;&#97;&#x6e;&#x69;to&#98;&#x61;&#x2e;&#x63;a<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-varsity-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-varsity-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessibility at the venue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The event venue is equipped to support attendees with a wide range of physical accessibility needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All primary event spaces, including registration, breakout rooms, and washrooms, are <strong>wheelchair accessible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevators<\/strong> are available for access to all floors used during the conference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier-free pathways<\/strong> are maintained throughout the venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessible seating<\/strong> is available in every session room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you require accessible seating, mobility-device space, or additional arrival time, please notify us when registering or by emailing <a href=\"&#109;&#x61;i&#x6c;t&#111;&#x3a;&#104;&#x65;l&#108;&#x6f;&#64;&#x63;a&#x6d;&#x70;&#117;&#x73;m&#x61;n&#105;&#x74;&#111;&#x62;a&#46;&#x63;&#97;\"><strong>he&#108;&#108;&#111;&#x40;&#x63;&#x61;&#x6d;&#x70;us&#109;&#97;&#110;&#x69;&#x74;&#x6f;&#x62;&#x61;&#46;c&#97;<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-varsity-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-varsity-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobility assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need help navigating the venue or require specific mobility accommodations, we strongly encourage submitting requests by <strong>June 1, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests made after June 1 will still be accepted, and we will do everything we can to accommodate them based on feasibility and venue limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-varsity-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-varsity-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensory &amp; neurodiversity accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To support a variety of sensory needs, the event may offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quiet\/low-stimulus spaces<\/strong> for breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reserved seating near exits<\/strong> to allow discreet entry or exit during sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests can be submitted during registration or by emailing <a href=\"&#x6d;a&#x69;&#108;t&#x6f;&#58;&#x68;&#x65;l&#x6c;&#111;&#64;&#x63;&#97;&#x6d;&#112;u&#x73;&#109;a&#x6e;&#105;&#x74;&#111;b&#x61;&#46;&#x63;&#x61;\"><strong>&#x68;e&#x6c;&#108;&#x6f;&#64;c&#x61;&#109;&#x70;&#117;s&#x6d;&#97;&#x6e;&#105;t&#x6f;b&#x61;&#46;&#x63;&#x61;<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-varsity-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-varsity-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dietary accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We strive to accommodate dietary needs whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dietary accommodations can be submitted during registration or by emailing <a href=\"&#x6d;a&#x69;&#108;t&#x6f;&#58;&#x68;&#x65;l&#x6c;&#111;&#64;&#x63;&#97;&#x6d;&#112;u&#x73;&#109;a&#x6e;&#105;&#x74;&#111;b&#x61;&#46;&#x63;&#x61;\"><strong>&#x68;&#x65;&#108;lo&#x40;&#x63;&#97;&#109;p&#x75;&#x73;&#109;&#97;n&#x69;&#x74;&#x6f;&#98;a&#46;&#x63;&#x61;<\/strong><\/a> until <strong>June 1, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requests received after June 1 may still be considered but cannot be guaranteed due to catering deadlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-varsity-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-varsity-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support persons &amp; service animals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Support persons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support persons are welcome. If you will be accompanied by a support person, please let us know so we can ensure appropriate arrangements for seating and access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Service animals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the <strong>University of Manitoba<\/strong> <strong>requires documentation<\/strong> confirming that an animal is a trained service animal, as <strong>pets are not permitted in any University of Manitoba buildings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Event staff may request to see this documentation upon entry. Once verified, service animals are permitted in all public areas of the venue unless otherwise restricted for safety reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-varsity-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-varsity-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency assistance &amp; evacuation support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you may require assistance during an emergency evacuation (e.g., mobility assistance, visual guidance, or other support), please notify the event team in advance at <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;&#x6c;&#x74;&#x6f;:&#104;&#101;&#x6c;&#x6c;&#x6f;&#64;c&#97;&#x6d;&#x70;&#x75;sm&#97;&#110;&#x69;&#x74;&#x6f;b&#97;&#46;&#x63;&#x61;\"><strong>&#104;&#x65;&#x6c;l&#111;&#x40;c&#97;&#x6d;&#x70;&#117;&#x73;&#x6d;a&#110;&#x69;t&#111;&#x62;&#x61;&#46;&#x63;&#x61;<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This information will be used solely for safety planning and will remain confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-varsity-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-varsity-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual accessibility &amp; technical support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not received your virtual access link by June 10, 2026, or cannot access the platform:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your <strong>spam\/junk<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add <strong>@campusmanitoba.ca<\/strong> to your email allow list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the link still cannot be found, email <a href=\"&#109;&#x61;i&#108;&#x74;&#111;&#x3a;h&#101;&#x6c;l&#x6f;&#x40;&#99;&#x61;m&#112;&#x75;s&#x6d;&#x61;&#110;&#x69;t&#111;&#x62;&#97;&#x2e;c&#97;\"><strong>&#x68;&#x65;&#108;l&#x6f;&#x40;&#99;&#97;m&#x70;&#x75;&#115;&#109;a&#x6e;&#x69;&#116;ob&#x61;&#x2e;&#99;a<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A replacement link will be sent as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-varsity-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-varsity-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost confirmation emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your confirmation email is lost, deleted, or not received, please contact <a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#105;&#108;t&#x6f;&#x3a;&#x68;&#101;ll&#x6f;&#x40;&#99;&#97;m&#x70;&#x75;&#x73;&#109;an&#x69;&#x74;&#111;&#98;a&#x2e;&#x63;&#x61;\"><strong>&#x68;&#x65;&#108;&#108;o&#x40;&#x63;&#x61;&#109;&#112;u&#x73;&#x6d;&#x61;&#110;&#105;t&#x6f;&#x62;&#x61;&#46;&#99;a<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A copy will be re-sent to the email address associated with your registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-varsity-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-varsity-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you require an accommodation not listed in this statement or are unsure what supports may be available, please reach out. The event team will work with you to make the experience as accessible as possible within the venue\u2019s capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us at <a href=\"&#109;&#x61;i&#x6c;&#x74;&#111;&#x3a;h&#101;&#x6c;&#108;&#x6f;&#64;&#99;&#x61;m&#x70;u&#115;&#x6d;a&#x6e;&#x69;&#116;&#x6f;b&#97;&#x2e;&#99;&#x61;\"><strong>h&#101;&#108;&#x6c;&#x6f;&#64;&#99;&#97;&#x6d;&#x70;&#x75;s&#109;&#97;&#x6e;&#x69;to&#98;&#x61;&#x2e;&#x63;a<\/strong><\/a>. or give us a call at <strong>+1 (204) 727 9668<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: March 03, 2026 Open Horizons is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible experience for all attendees. This policy outlines the supports available before and during the event, as well as instructions for requesting accommodations or assistance. 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