The Deafblind Convention is tomorrow, and we hope you’re as excited as we are for this online event exploring our theme of ‘Embracing Change’ with deafblindness! In this article, you’ll find all the information and tips to help you get the most out of the convention.
How to log in and get set up
Click here to log into the event. You will be asked to enter your email address and you will then be sent a 4 digit code. Enter that code to log in. Once you have logged into the event you can browse through the agenda and join any session.
How to join a session
To join a session, click on the ‘Agenda’ icon at the top of the page and click ‘join session’. Please note, you will see a black screen until the session goes live.
How to register if you don’t have a ticket already
If you didn’t register in advance, it’s no problem! You can still register and get access on the day. You will need to register and then login as detailed above. Click here to register.
Which web browser should I use?
For the best possible experience, we recommend using the Chrome web browser to attend the convention.
Accessibility information
We want to make sure everyone has a great experience at the Deafblind Convention. BSL interpreters, lipspeakers and captions will be available at all talks on the day. Further information regarding captions is detailed in the next section.
Information about captions
All of the sessions will include captions, but please be aware that factors such as the browser you use and your internet connection can affect the quality of the captions.
If you would like to use captions, detailed advice to help ensure you have the best possible experience is available here.
Will there be time to ask questions of the speakers?
Yes! Lots of our speakers are taking questions after their talks. If you would like to ask a question, please type into the Q&A panel on the right of your screen.
Can I catch up on sessions after the event?
All sessions will be recorded and will be available to watch on demand from 13th October. To access recordings, just log into the event again and select the session you would like to watch. All recordings will be subtitled.
Where is the agenda?
To view the agenda of all talks, click the ‘Agenda’ icon located at the top of the page, in the centre.
The event also has a live feed where you can join in the conversation and find out about forthcoming sessions.
Share your support
Please do join in the conversation on social media too using the hashtag #DeafblindConvention. Don’t forget to tag @DeafblindUK too!
