Additions to best practices for conference

[Deafveloper]

Suggestions:
-Add more detailed information in the accessibility section about interpreters.
Description: “On the program page, include session accessibility information, such as whether captioning will be provided and in which language. Also, mention that interpreters will be available upon request, and specify which sign language (e.g., American Sign Language, International Sign Language, etc.).” Proposed addition: --- Don’t forget to include where and how interpreters will be requested.

-Sign language interpreters are the most valuable but also the most expensive accommodation. Incorporate the cost into the overall conference cost. It should be no different than including audio/video equipment, swag, food, refreshments, etc. into your budget. Proposed addition: --- I done see a recommendation to put a call out for community members that can serve as interpreters for local events that lack the budget, is this not recommended due to quality concerns?

[aryasoni98]

I would like to work on it .

[aliok]

hi @aryasoni98

This might require some knowledge around the issues deaf/HoH folks are having in conferences.

If you would like to, you can give it a try to put the text @Deafveloper prepared above into the website.

Specifically on this page: https://contribute.cncf.io/accessibility/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/conference-best-practices/

This is the source for that page: https://github.com/cncf/tag-contributor-strategy/blob/main/website/content/accessibility/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/conference-best-practices.md