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We are trying our best to be an accessible and inclusive event while of course having various restraints in terms of budget and general feasibility.
Therefore below you can find a list of all accessible and inclusive features we can (and unfortunately cannot) provide.
If we missed anything, or if you have any further questions, please contact us.
Conference Venue | Afterparty Venue | Contributor Day Venue
Conference Venue
Assistance Animals
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at the conference venue. (Explicitly allowed at the university according to the house rules.)
Childcare
We are offering free childcare for the whole conference day on Saturday, February 15th. For details we’ve published a separate blog post.
Closest Public Transport Stations
The closest station to the venue is “Lange Gasse” served by Tram lines 5, 33, 43, 44.
To plan your trip you can use the Journey Planer of the Wiener Linien, Viennas public transport operator. Alternatively they also offer an accessible version where you can search for a route without stairs or escalators and with low platform vehicles.
In any case: As only some cars of the tram are wheelchair accessible maybe plan some extra time as you might need to skip one or two trains to get one of those.
Disabled Parking
There are various designated parking spots close to the venue. In addition all short-term parking spots in Vienna are free for an unlimited time period for people with a handicapped ID.
For general information on (disabled) parking please refer to the official website of the City of Vienna (German only) on the topic where you can also find a map of parking lots and garages close to the venue.
The parking spots closest to the venue are the following:
- Spitalgasse 2, 1090 Vienna
- Garnisongasse 13, 1090 Vienna
There is also a parking garage close by at Otto Wagnerplatz.
Diversity tickets
In our pursuit to make WordCamp Vienna a friendly and welcoming event for everyone we’re offering 10 free diversity tickets. To read more about this as well as apply please head over to our event page on diversitytickets.org.
Free carer tickets
A helper or carer is welcome to accompany a paying disabled visitor without charge. Please feel free to book a standard ticket online and then contact us and we will provide the free carer ticket upon your arrival at the registration desk.
Hearing Loops
Lecture Hall C1 and C2 (Hörsaal C1 and C2) are equipped with Audio Induction Loops. Reception should be best in the front and on the sides.
Even though everything should be in place and working: To ensure flawless operations please contact us in advance or at least mention this at registration. This is so we can check that everything is working as intended as nobody in the team currently has any personal experience with using the infrastructure.
Quiet Room / Lactation Room
There are some (limited) quiet corners inside and outside (if weather permits) the venue. Beyond that we unfortunately currently don’t have any designated rooms for those purposes available.
Please contact us anyway, so we might be able to arrange something nevertheless.
Special Dietary Requirements
We’ll be supplying Vegetarian, Gluten-free and Vegan options. Please make sure to check your requirements during the ticket purchase process so we can plan accordingly.
If you have any special needs beyond that you are welcome to bring your own food or contact us so we can see what we can do.
Speech to Text Reporters (STTRs)
Unfortunately due to budgetary restraints we are not able to provide live captioning for the presentations. We’re sorry about this.
Wheelchair Access
The Campus of the University of Vienna – Altes AKH is largely accessible to persons with disabilities. For it is a university campus with auditoriums, institutes and eateries there are several accessible toilets as well, but you might need an Eurokey.
Hörsaal C1 is at ground floor level, furnished with ascending bench rows. Hörsaal C2 can be found at floor B. Barrier-free access for wheelchair users is possible via a fire door.
Also all rooms where food and drinks will be served and all hallways in between (where sponsor booths are located and people can hang out to socialize) are wheelchair accessible.
Afterparty
The Afterparty location, Stiegl Ambulanz, is just a few minutes walk away from the Conference Venue still inside the Campus of the University of Vienna – Altes AKH.
Stiegl Ambulanz has no steps, a barrier-free toilet and Guide dogs are allowed.
Food & Drinks
As part of your ticket you’ll receive one free drink (beer or non alcoholic beverage). While there are some vegetarian food options available, please be aware that due to the traditional Austrian cuisine choices are limited.
Contributor Day
Food & Drinks
We’ll have a variety of Pizza to share for lunch, also some vegetarian, and you’ll be able to have great Viennese tap water. Any drinks beyond that will be offered for a small fee by our host CodeFactory.
Wheelchair Access
CodeFactory is located in the top floor of an old building. There is an escalator, but unfortunately it is quite small. Also there are two steps at the entrance to the building. If you are planning to come with a wheelchair please contact us in advance so we can organize a ramp and check if the wheelchair fits into the escalator.
Closest Public Transport Stations
The closest station to the venue is “Kettenbrückengasse” served by subway line U4. If you need an escalator you’ll find one at the Exits “Eggerthgasse/Stiegengasse” and “Wehrgasse” depending on which direction you’re coming from. The exit “Kettenbrückengasse” which is closest to the venue only has stairs.
To plan your trip you can use the Journey Planer of the Wiener Linien, Viennas public transport operator. Alternatively they also offer an accessible version where you can search for a route without stairs or escalators and with low platform vehicles.
Questions?
If you’d like any more information or need any special assistance feel free to contact us any time.