The Vancouver Writers Fest Accessibility Committee gathered on November 22 for an engaging Accessibility Round Table.
Meeting virtually via Zoom, committee members Clovis Bernard, Alison Klein, Jess Eaton, Heather McCain, Ladan Sahraei, Anika Vervecken, Celeste Cadieux-Rey, Chelsee Damen, Jennifer Milley, Ruth Ormiston, Joyce Wan, and Sarah Wang shared their experiences and insights from the festival.
Together, they reflected on standout moments from the year’s events, identified both positive and challenging accessibility experiences, and discussed next steps for continuing the festival’s accessibility growth. Key topics included implementing effective trigger warnings, determining how best to communicate them, and exploring actions to strengthen accessibility planning for next year’s festival.
In December, the Vancouver Writers Festival Accessibility Roundtable continued its important conversations about access, inclusion, and collective learning, holding multiple sessions for reflection and collaboration.
