Accessibility at Oxford
Accessibility Overview
We acknowledge the importance of accessibility for all participants. Although our event takes place across different venues, we are dedicated to promoting inclusivity. Please feel free to contact us for any specific accommodation needs or questions related to accessibility. See ADA statement below.
If participants have special needs, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons who request them, consistent with ADA requirements.
Code of Ethics Statement: It is the responsibility of every attendee to abide by the standards set forth in the Code of Ethics for maintaining security and confidentiality of test materials and proprietary information presented as part of this continuing education program. Any materials used as part of this program may not be copied or otherwise distributed, and no proprietary information will be disclosed by attendees to any person not registered for this program.
Conflict of Interest Statement: There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest. Utility/Validity Statement The content of this presentation, when applied according to psychological practice guidelines, within the expertise of the expertise of the practitioner do not pose any risks.
Venues
Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
Entrances: The main entrance on Broad Street has steps without railings. Level access is available via a side door; during events, this entrance is staffed, but at other times, visitors should request assistance. (Source: accessguide.ox.ac.uk)
Interior Access: Level access is provided to the ground floor of the main auditorium. There is no lift access to upper levels. Stairs are old and worn, with handrails on the left side only. (Source: accessguide.ox.ac.uk)
Facilities: A wheelchair-accessible toilet is located on the ground floor. The main auditorium is equipped with a fixed induction loop for hearing support. (Source: accessguide.ox.ac.uk)
New Theatre, Oxford
Entrances: The main entrance on George Street is step-free, and there is level access through a side entrance on Victoria Court. (Source: seatplan.com)
Interior Access: All sections require steps to access; however, a wheelchair-accessible lift provides access to the Stalls. Wheelchair bays are located at the rear of the Stalls. (Source: seatplan.com)
Facilities: Accessible toilets are available in the main foyer and front right-hand Stalls. There is a hearing loop system in place. (Source: seatplan.com)
Town Hall, Oxford
Entrances: The main entrance is not level and requires step access. Alternative access is available via the North Entrance.)
Interior Access: A lift is available for step-free access to different floors.
Facilities: Three wheelchair-accessible toilets are available:
- Ground floor near the other public toilets.
- Council corridor opposite the Lord Mayor’s Parlour.
- Rear of the Main Hall, accessible from both the Main Hall and first-floor landing. When double doors from the landing are closed, mobility-impaired persons may need assistance. All toilets have an emergency pull cord and buzzer to attract staff assistance. (Source: www.oxfordtownhall.co.uk/about/accessibility
Trinity College, Oxford
Entrances: The main entrance on Broad Street is level. The Porters’ Lodge has ramped access and is equipped with a hearing loop system and a Textphone. (Source: trinity.ox.ac.uk)
Interior Access: No specific interior accessibility details available.
Facilities: An accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of the Levine Building. The Levine Building also offers fully accessible en suite bedrooms designed to accommodate ceiling-mounted hoists. (Source: trinity.ox.ac.uk)
Exeter College, Oxford
Entrances: The Turl Street site features a Porters’ Lodge accessible via steps or a platform lift operated by the porters. The Cohen Quad offers step-free access from the pavement to the Porters’ desk. (Source: accessguide.ox.ac.uk)
Interior Access: The Cohen Quad is equipped with lifts providing access to various floors. (Source: accessguide.ox.ac.uk)
Facilities: Accessible toilets are available on both the Turl Street site and in the Cohen Quad. (Source: accessguide.ox.ac.uk)
Divinity School, Oxford
Entrances: Ramped access is available to the Divinity School from the Proscholium (main entrance hall).
Interior Access: Wheelchair-accessible ground level, Convocation House, and Chancellor’s Court.
Facilities: Additional accessibility options at the Bodleian Library include:
- Step-free access to public areas in the Weston Library and Old Library.
- An access guide with images and details about accessibility.
- Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
- Alternative arrangements for visitors who cannot access collections.
- Staff can fetch materials from areas that are not wheelchair-accessible. (source: https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility)
Examination Schools, Oxford
Entrances: The main entrance is stepped. Ramped access is available through an alternative entrance immediately to the left of the main entrance, featuring a secure powered door.
Interior Access: Lift access is available throughout the building. Most areas of the building have step-free access.
Facilities: Two wheelchair-accessible toilets and hearing support systems that can be deployed as needed. (source: https://www.accessguide.ox.ac.uk/examination-schools)
Additional Marque Sites
All marques will have wheelchair access and are located near venues with wheel-chair access toilets.
All venues
All in person attendees will have virtual access to watch the live event on their personal devices, which will include subtitles.
Parking
Blue Badge Parking Locations
Broad Street – 5 vehicles
Parks Road – 2 vehicles
St Aldates – 2-3 vehicles
Pembroke Square – 3 vehicles
High Street – 1 vehicle
Oriel Square – 5 vehicles
New Inn Hall Street – 10 disabled parking spaces
Beaumont Street – Disabled parking spaces available on both sides
Westgate Shopping Centre Car Park – Designated bays for Blue Badge holders (charges apply)
Worcester Street Car Park – Parking available for Blue Badge holders
Distances
Conference Locations
Sheldonian- Exeter College= 3 mins walk
Sheldonian-Oxford Town Hall= 7 mins walk
Sheldonian- Examination Schools= 10 mins walk
Sheldonian- New Theatre =5 mins walk
Sheldonian- Trinity College = 3mins walk
Exeter College- Oxford Town Hall= 5 mins walk
Exeter College- Examination School= 10 mins walk
Exeter College- New Theatre= 4 mins walk
Exeter College- Trinity College = 5 mins walk
Oxford Town- Examination Schools= 11 mins walk
Oxford Town Hall- New Theatre= 5 mins walk
Oxford Town Hall- Trinity College= 10 mins walk
Examination Schools- New Theatre= 14 mins walk
Examination School- Trinity College= 12 mins walk
New Theatre- Trinity College= 7 mins walk
