Accessibility is important to us. Here is more information about accessibility measures in place at Talking Fresh 2025: Open Secrets.
Physical Accessibility & Arriving at our Venue
Our venue at The Artesian on 2627 13th Avenue is fully wheelchair accessible. The main entrance facing Angus Street (west side of the building) is a single flight of stairs: a wheelchair accessible elevator is on the north side (13th Avenue) of the building. Accessible non-gendered washrooms are located in this venue.
- The Artesian is on Regina Transit routes 7, 9, 10 and 24, and is 1 block away from routes 4/30 and 40
- Free parking available on-street
- Bike racks available near front doors
Digital Accessibility (for our livestreamed events)
- Presenter self-descriptions
- Presenter read-alongs may be available
- Live auto captions on Zoom
- Webinar format – no camera-on obligation for attendees
- Chat box function will be available for participants to send praise and comments to presenters digitally
- Transcripts of videos available upon request
- Recordings of events available on SWG YouTube channel for 30 days after the festival
Read Along documents (a transcript of presentation available for participants who need it to follow along) may be available for some events. These will be available through a google drive link available as a QR code on our printed schedule and posted in the chat over Zoom by staff to the participants. Attendees will click the link and the link will open in their browser to the read along PDF document.
Other accessibility measures:
- Water, tea, and coffee will be available all day. We encourage attendees to bring their reusable water bottles and travel mugs.
- Every presenter will be using a microphone
- Ample breaks between sessions
- Fidget/stim toys available
- Presenter self-descriptions —this is when a presenter, before they begin their event, describes what they look like for folks who are low or no vision
- Events are free and open to the public
Have other access needs not being met above? Contact SWG staff; we’re happy to help make your festival experience more enjoyable.
