Accessibility Statement
At Disability Pride Pennsylvania, access is not an add-on, it is the foundation of everything we do. Our events are designed with the understanding that access needs vary, and we are committed to creating environments where disabled people can participate fully, safely, and with dignity.
In-Person Accessibility
Our large outdoor in-person events aim to include:
Step-free access, wheelchair-accessible routes, and accessible seating options
Accessible restrooms and clearly marked pathways
ASL interpretation
Audio description for visual programming
Visual interpreters when needed
Sensory-friendly spaces or quiet/chill zones for rest and regulation
Clear signage, including sensory zone indicators and wayfinding
Accessible food and beverage options when available, with consideration for dietary needs
Staff and volunteers available to support access needs on-site
Masks and earplugs available at our tent
Virtual Accessibility
Our virtual and hybrid programming includes:
Live captioning and/or transcripts
ASL interpretation when requested or built into programming
Screen-reader accessible materials and platforms
Clear verbal descriptions of visual content
Flexible participation options (chat, audio, video)
Recordings available, when possible, to support asynchronous access
Health & Safety / Masking Policy
We recognize that health access is a critical part of disability access. Our approach is rooted in balancing safety, inclusion, and evolving public health guidance:
Masking policies may vary by event and will be clearly communicated in advance
When masks are not required, they are always welcomed and respected
We encourage masking in crowded indoor spaces to support immuno-compromised community members
If possible, we incorporate additional safety measures such as:
Outdoor or well-ventilated spaces
Distanced seating options
Hybrid or virtual participation alternatives
We ask all attendees to be mindful of community care—if you are feeling unwell, please prioritize virtual participation when available.
Requesting Accommodations
We know access is not one-size-fits-all. If you require accommodation not listed here, we encourage you to reach out seven days in advance. We will do our best to meet your needs.
Reasonable accommodations for some events can only be provided if they are specifically requested in advance due to shortages
We encourage you to reach out with suggestions to improve this policy. Contact Access@DisabilityPridePA.org. Thank you.
We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines. At Disability Pride PA we want everyone who visits our website to feel welcome. We are committed to accessibility.
This website strives to conform to the AA standards of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user friendly for all people. This site has been built using code compliant with W3C standards for HTML and CSS. The site should display correctly in current browsers and using standards compliant HTML/CSS code means any future browsers will also display it correctly. However, the best browsers to use when viewing our website with assistive technology is Google Chrome and Safari. Please note that our website may link to, or interface with, third party websites that we do not control.
We want to keep learning and growing. We consistently look for improvements in performance, speed, and USER accessibility. If you have enjoyed using our website or if you had trouble with any part of it, please let us know. Please contact us at access@disabilitypridepa.org.