Accessibility
At Franklin Women, we celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free environment where everyone feels welcome and supported.
As a social enterprise working to build a health and medical research ecosystem where women thrive, we recognise that true inclusion means ensuring our programs, events and initiatives are accessible to all, so that everyone can participate fully and comfortably.
What we’re doing
In-person events
When we choose venues, we prioritise accessibility. This includes:
- Step-free access and accessible restrooms
- Thoughtful seating arrangements
- Support for those with hearing, vision or sensory needs
- Where possible, quiet spaces for anyone needing a break
If there’s something that would help you feel more comfortable attending, please let us know. We’re always happy to work with you to make it happen.
Online events
Our virtual events are designed to be as easy to engage with as possible. We aim to:
- Use platforms that are compatible with assistive technologies
- Provide live captions or transcripts
- Share materials in accessible formats
- Keep things simple, clear and inclusive
We know technology isn’t perfect, so if something doesn’t work for you, please tell us!
Programs and initiatives
Our programs and initiatives are designed to be flexible and accessible for all participants.
We also aim to represent a diversity of voices and lived experiences across these activities, recognising that accessibility is also about who is included in the conversation.
We’re still learning
While we do our best to make sure everything we offer is accessible, there may be times, especially when working with external venues or platforms, where we encounter limitations.
If this happens, we’ll do what we can to find solutions and we’re always open to your suggestions.
We’d love to hear from you
If you’ve got feedback, ideas or accessibility needs you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you. Your input and experiences help us do better and build a more inclusive Franklin Women community.
You can contact us at [email protected] any time.
