Accessibility

Updated Sept. 20, 2023

Please note: if further accessibility information is added, we will update the log at the top of this page with date and time for transparency.

Update log:

  • Sept. 20, 2023: Updated to reflect ONA23: Onward
  • Aug. 21, 2023: Escalator update
  • July 20, 2023:
    • added details to note video recordings will be made for featured sessions, in addition to audio
    • added details about our nursing / caregiver room

What to expect from ONA23: Onward

  • All presentations will be given in English.
  • All of Onward’s programming will be virtual-only and live-streamed, and also available in the event platform for archived viewing later each day, accessible for 90 days. To access live or archived sessions, a viewer must be registered for ONA23 and can use their personal login and password emailed by registration@journalists.org.
  • Live AI-powered closed captioning will be available for all Onward sessions, with transcripts available following.
  • We require participants to adhere to our Code of Conduct. To report a problem, you can email safety@journalists.org. For transparency, this email forwards to:
  • Privacy is important for many members of our community. We ask anyone taking screenshots or photographs to be mindful of others and ask permission whenever possible.

 

ONA23: Philadelphia has concluded. 

What to expect from ONA23: Philadelphia

  • Most presentations will be given in English.
  • We require participants to adhere to our Code of Conduct. To report a problem, you can email safety@journalists.org. For transparency, this email forwards to:
  • Privacy is important for many members of our community. We ask anyone taking screenshots or photographs to be mindful of others and ask permission whenever possible.
  • Livestreams, video archives, audio recordings and transcripts will be provided for featured and sponsored sessions. Video archives will appear shortly after sessions end. Audio recordings will be available the following week.
  • Transcripts are created by software which uses artificial intelligence to convert speech-to-text. We are also taking steps to clean up any errors produced by automated transcripts and closed captioning, with the goal of having accurate versions within a few business days after each session ends. We will post them as we complete them, in chronological order. Please note closed captioning may not have sound effects spelled out.

On site at the Philadelphia Marriott

  • All floors at our host hotel are served by elevators.
  • The upward-bound escalator to the third floor is under construction. Use the well-marked staircases or one of the two banks of elevators to navigate this detour.
  • All official ONA events are held on property, including our welcome reception. Please note that partner organizations may host off-site events at venues of varying proximities to the host hotel.
  • Visit Marriott’s website for details about hotel amenities and rooms or call +1 215-625-2900 to speak to their team.
  • A caregiver / nursing room will be provided. Please note guests will need to sign up in advance for a time. This space is available to anyone who needs a private place to pump or breastfeed.  ONA will stock it with water, a refrigerator and snacks.