Preconference Workshops: Friday, October 30, 2026
Conference: October 31, 2026 – November 1, 2026
O2 universum Congress Center Prague;
Prague, Czechia
Accessibility, Support Services, and Inclusion Information
ABAI secures event sites years in advance. In doing so, several factors are considered for the location, size, and costs. Additionally, ABAI considers sociopolitical context for safety, welcomeness, and inclusion.
Accessibility
ABAI is committed to providing a welcoming, accessible environment for all attendees. If you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact us at convention@abainternational.org. Our team will confirm and communicate as needed for follow-up and on-site support. We will make every effort to accommodate all requests within the logistical limits of our venues.
Accessibility Information
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For Presenters: Accessibility and Other Considerations
Presentations are normally given from a stage requiring a few stairs to reach. Speaker podiums/lecterns are 3’ 10" tall, and speakers are typically expected to present from the podium/lectern standing up for the duration of the presentation, especially if the microphone is in a fixed position. Seating is available for the presenter before and after their presentation. Panel sessions will have seats pre-arranged on stage. If there are any issues with this set up, please communicate with ABAI early to discuss accommodations such as a step, stool, or ramp.
For the Audience
Below are a few accessibility resources for presenters to consider incorporating during their session to create an inclusive and accessible environment for their audience.
- Captioning: Presenters may turn on the captioning (subtitles) during their presentation. PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Keynote applications have easy-to-use captioning support and instructions (see resources and links below). Turning on the captioning feature allows your microphone to capture your speech and displays it as text directly on your slides in real time.
- Readability: Strong contrast between the text and background colors makes the slides easier to view. Larger text sizes also help – try to avoid using font sizes smaller than 18pt. Sans serif fonts are most readable. Additionally, try to avoid placing a lot of text on the very bottom of your slides, as folks in the back may not be able to see it.
- Descriptions: When displaying a table, graph, or image, it is helpful to talk through and describe the various reference points, rather than gesturing to the screen. It is also helpful to give a brief description of what is in a video before you play it to the audience.
- Q&As: If your session incorporates questions from the audience, please have them use the microphone and/or you can repeat the audience member’s question before answering so everyone knows what was asked.
There are many resources available for using captions and translations in your presentations.
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Microsoft Office:
- Step-by-step instructions and best practice for making your PowerPoint presentations accessible. [Link to Instructions]
- PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 can transcribe your words as you present and display them on-screen as captions in the same language you are speaking, or as subtitles translated to another language. [Link to Instructions]
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Google Slides:
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Apple Keynote:
- Create accessible documents, spreadsheets, or presentations with Pages, Numbers, or Keynote. [Link to Instructions]
Accessibility: Mobility, Seating, Restrooms
ABAI is committed to providing a welcoming, accessible environment for all attendees. If you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact us at convention@abainternational.org. Our team will confirm and communicate as needed for follow-up and on-site support. We will make every effort to accommodate all requests within the logistical limits of our venues.
Getting Around
For this event, all sessions and activities will take place within the O2 universum Congress Center. ABAI will make full use of the available facilities in this building and will ensure that there are many places to sit and rest in hallways, near session rooms, in lobbies, and in other available spaces throughout the venue.
While the O2 universum Congress Center does not have an interactive map, ABAI has provided an attendee map for reference, which will accurately reflect the event’s layout and room assignments.
General accessibility and mobility resources in Prague, Czechia are available in the resources section at the bottom of this page.
Event Seating
At ABAI events, we ensure that each room has wheelchair/scooter seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone with limited mobility or who is using a mobility device such as a scooter, walker, crutches, or wheelchair may wait near the front of the line to use this accessible seating. There will be limited, marked accessible seating in each session room for those with hearing and/or visual impairments. For onsite help, please alert an ABAI staff member.
Restrooms
All U.S.-based event sites must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For non-U.S. locations, ABAI contracts with venues and facilities that have restrooms that are accessible for all guests.
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available on levels 2 and 3; please refer to the attendee map for their exact locations.
Accessibility: Resources
Prague provides a growing network of barrier-free public transport, digital accessibility maps, and adapted historic sites, though older cobblestone streets and hills require careful planning.
Accessible Public Transportation
At many locations, ground transportation companies are able to pick up passengers with mobility aids curbside at the airport. Location-specific information and resources can be found below. Pre-arranging services is highly recommended to ensure availability and timely pickups.
Airport Assistance
Václav Havel Airport Prague provides free assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including help with check-in, security and passport control, baggage collection, and getting to the public-transport stops or parking areas. Request the service through the airline—ideally at least 36 hours before the flight. Travelers should use the Prague Airport Assistance Service to arrange this service and access additional resources.
Local Transportation Options
Prague’s public transit system has accessible metro stations, low-floor trams, and low-floor buses, but accessibility is route and stop specific. Travelers should use the Prague Integrated Transport Journey Planner or Prague Public Transit Company Route Search and select the wheelchair/barrier-free option before departing.
Scooter and Wheelchair Rental
Attendees who require a wheelchair or mobility scooter may arrange rental through Prague Mobility Rentals, which offers short- and long-term rentals of manual wheelchairs and mobility scooters, with delivery within Prague. For reliability during the conference, we recommend booking before arrival rather than relying on same-day supply.
Not Seeing What You Need?
If you require an accommodation that is not listed above, please contact us at convention@abainternational.org. We will make every effort to accommodate all requests within the logistical limits of our venues.