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<p>
FOSDEM welcomes all free software and open source developers! While
we don't own the university campus and have little control over its
accessibility, we have tried to find ways for developers with
physical limitations to make the most of the event.
FOSDEM welcomes all free software and open source developers! While we
don't own the university campus and have little control over its
accessibility, we know there is still significant work to be done to
make FOSDEM accessible to everyone. We are committed to improving both
the on site and online experience, and we need the community’s help to
do that.
</p>

<p>
Wheelchair accessible routes and toilets can be found through <a href='https://nav.fosdem.org'>nav.fosdem.org</a> (hint: search for "wheelchair" and use the "avoid stairs" navigation setting). All rooms apart from the upper rooms in AW are weelchair accessible. A static map of the campus is available <a href="https://www.ulb.be/fr/accessibilite-pour-tous/amenagements-specifiques">here</a>.
For digital participation, our goal is to meet WCAG 2.2 AA, the current
best open standard for digital accessibility and inclusion. We are not
there yet, but this is the standard we are actively working toward.
</p>

<p>
Wheelchair accessible routes and toilets can be found through
<a href='https://nav.fosdem.org'>nav.fosdem.org</a>
(hint: search for "wheelchair" and use the "avoid stairs" navigation
setting). All rooms apart from the upper rooms in AW are wheelchair
accessible. A static map of the campus is available
<a href="https://www.ulb.be/fr/accessibilite-pour-tous/amenagements-specifiques">here</a>.
</p>

<p>
Licensed guide dogs for the blind only are allowed on campus.
</p>

<p>
Front seating for those with hearing or sight challenges is available on a best effort basis.
The community should be mindful of the needs of others and ensure that people with disabilities
have priority to sit in the front.
</p>

<p>
We realise some people on the autism spectrum might need some quiet time. While we cannot offer that on campus, we suggest <a href='https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/150213167'>Bois de La Cambre/Terkamerenbos</a>, only a five minute walk away.
We realise some people on the autism spectrum might need some quiet
time. While we cannot offer a dedicated quiet space on campus, we
suggest
<a href='https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/150213167'>Bois de La Cambre/Terkamerenbos</a>,
only a five minute walk away.
</p>

<h3>Suggestions welcome</h3>
<p>
We welcome your ideas for improving accessibility at FOSDEM. Please
email them to <a href="mailto:feedback@fosdem.org">feedback@fosdem.org</a>.
Accessibility at FOSDEM is a shared responsibility. If you encounter
barriers or have ideas for improvements, please let us know so we can
prioritise what to fix next. You can email
<a href="mailto:feedback@fosdem.org">feedback@fosdem.org</a>, or propose
improvements directly by opening issues or pull requests on the
<a href="https://github.com/FOSDEM/website/">FOSDEM website repository
on GitHub</a>.
</p>