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## General
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For enquiries, visit our helpdesk at registration or look for volunteers wearing
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Yellow conference t-shirt when enquiring about accessibility which includes:
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yellow conference t-shirt when enquiring about accessibility which includes:
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- Lifts
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- Accessible toilet facilities
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### Childcare
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Free childminding is available for attendees during the main conference (Mo-Fr), you can request for this free
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Free childminding is available for attendees during the main conference (Monday-Friday). You can request for this free
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onsite service when you register your
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[ticket](https://ep2025.europython.eu/tickets). If you have questions, please
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## Conference venue (Mo–Fr)
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The Prague Congress Centre (PCC) is the main venue for EuroPython 2025.
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### Parking at The PCC
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### Parking at the PCC
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![PCC parking map](./images/accessibility-parking-map.png)
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Disabled parking is available at The PCC carpark, please find this information
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Disabled parking is available at the PCC car park, please find this information
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at https://www.praguecc.cz/en/parking-in-pcc.
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> If possible please use the stairs or escalators to access the first and second floors of the PCC.
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> The escalators are located to the right after you enter the PCC through Entrance 5 and will bring you straight to the reception area on the first floor.
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> Stairs are located to the left after you enter the PCC through Entrance 5 and will be able to see the reception area once you reach the first floor.
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> Stairs are located to the left after you enter the PCC through Entrance 5 and you will be able to see the reception area once you reach the first floor.
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If you need to use the lifts:
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The lifts in the PCC are a bit hidden and not very well signposted. We would recommend you to contact us via [email protected] or on discord if you need help finding them. We will be happy to pick you up and show you the way.
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The lifts in the PCC are a bit hidden and not very well signposted. We would recommend you to contact us via [email protected] or on Discord if you need help finding them. We will be happy to pick you up and show you the way.
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If you want to get there on your own, here are the instructions:
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* Enter the PCC through **Entrance Number 5**.
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* After entering, go straight past the escalators/stairs, past the lady through the first set of inner doors.
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* On your left you will set doors hidden in the wall. Go through these doors, and you will find the lifts to your left. (The area looks and is a bit like a service area, but it is the right place to go.)
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* Use one of the lifts to go to the first or second floor. (Reception and tutorials are on the first floor, conference rooms and sponsors Wed-Fr are on the second floor.)
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* On your left you will see doors hidden in the wall. Go through these doors, and you will find the lifts to your left. (The area looks and is a bit like a service area, but it is the right place to go.)
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* Use one of the lifts to go to the first or second floor. (Reception and tutorials are on the first floor, conference rooms and sponsors Wednesday-Friday are on the second floor.)
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* Exit the lift and turn right. You will see the same kind of doors as before, go through them and turn right again.
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The conference venue (The Prague Congress Centre) has childcare rooms; they can be used
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Registration will be located on the **1st floor**
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- There is a staircase to the left and escalators to the right leading up to the **1st floor**. Signage will to show you the way.
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- When you reach **1st floor**, **Registration Desks** will be in front of the
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- There is a staircase to the left and escalators to the right leading up to the **1st floor**. Signage will show you the way.
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- When you reach the **1st floor**, **Registration Desks** will be in front of the
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![PCC first floor plan](./images/accessibility-ground-floor-map.png)
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- Accessible toilets are available on the **1st floor** and **2nd floor** in the main hallway. They are close by the stairs.
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- Accessible toilets are available on the **1st floor** and **2nd floor** in the main hallway. They are close to the stairs.
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- Gender-neutral toilets are available on the **1st floor**.
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- Additional toilets are on the **2nd floor** next to the entrance of the open space rooms and meeting rooms.
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The **Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze - Italská budova** (Prague University of Economics and Business, Žižkov Campus) is accessible for wheelchair users and other people with limited mobility.
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Parking at the venue is not available to us. We recommend using public transport to get there. If you are handicapped and need parking, please contact us at [email protected] and we will try to arrange parking for you.
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Parking at the venue is not available to us. We recommend using public transport to get there. If you are disabled and need parking, please contact us at [email protected] and we will try to arrange parking for you.
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The entrance to the building is on **Italská Street**. It is wheelchair accessible via a ramp to the left of the main entrance. You do not need to use the stairs to enter the building.
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<Accordion title="What about hearing aid induction loops?" id="induction-loops">
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We do not have hearing aid induction loops at the conference. But all speakers are using microphones, and we live stream the talks (Wed-Fri) with audio, so you can listen to the talks from your own device. Unfortunately these streams do have a slight delay.
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We do not have hearing aid induction loops at the conference. But all speakers are using microphones, and we live stream the talks (Wednesday-Friday) with audio, so you can listen to the talks from your own device. Unfortunately these streams do have a slight delay.
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- Session chairs/room volunteer(s): Let folks know if there's loud, unexpected
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- Session chairs/room volunteers: Let folks know if there's loud, unexpected
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content & trigger warnings for any potentially sensitive material
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content and trigger warnings for any potentially sensitive material
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<Accordion title="Any tips for speakers" id="speakers-tips">
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- Please be aware of the accessibility needs of your audience.
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Language was incorporated from the following:
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- [PyConUS](https://us.pycon.org/2019/venue/accessibility/)
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- [IFLA is the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
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- [PyCon US](https://us.pycon.org/2019/venue/accessibility/)
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- [The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions'
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accessibility checklist]( https://www.ifla.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/assets/lsn/publications/a_checklist_for_accessbiility_at_library_conferences_rev_2021.pdf)
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- [Cevents: Accessibility in Events: Tips and Best Practices (+ Checklist)](https://www.cvent.com/uk/blog/events/accessible-events-tips-and-best-practices)
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- [Splash: How to Make Your Events More Accessible and Inclusive](https://splashthat.com/blog/accessible-event-planning)

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