Access Unlocked: Innovating for Information Equity
On behalf of the Round Table Executive and Program Planning Committee, we are thrilled to share with you the program for the 2025 Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc. Annual Conference. We look forward to seeing you all in Melbourne.
We encourage you to share this information with colleagues, friends, and other interested parties.
Date
Saturday, 24 May 2025 – Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Venue
Stamford Plaza Hotel Melbourne
111 Little Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel: (03) 9659 1000
Program
2025 Conference Program (55 KB)
(current as at 18 December 2024)
New legal frameworks are significantly altering the accessibility landscape. At the forefront of this transformation is technology, a powerful enabler that has reshaped how information is accessed and shared. This conference will explore the dynamics between legislative changes, technological progress, and advocacy efforts that collectively enhance information equity. The 2025 conference is dedicated to deepening the understanding of information equity as an essential element of social justice. It emphasises the critical need for cross-sector collaboration to overcome the obstacles faced by individuals with print disability and to pave the way for a society where inclusive participation is the norm.
This conference provides three full days of technical research, presentations and practical workshops on issues related to accessibility. There are also many opportunities for networking and socialising with key speakers, presenters and attendees.
The Australian Braille Authority (ABA) Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday and the Round Table AGM on Sunday.
Call for Abstracts is Closed
Thank you to everyone who submitted abstracts! The Program Committee are now reviewing all submissions and will be in touch with each submitter soon.
Delegate Early Bird Registration Form Is Open
Click on this link to access the Early bird Delegate Registration Form.
Early bird registration closes Friday 28 February 2025.
PLEASE NOTE:
- A separate form must be completed for each delegate. This includes partners who may be registering for social events only.
- If you are bringing your own support worker please contact the Administration Officer to arrange their registration.
Round Table Conference Funding Support
Round Table has been successful in obtaining a grant from the Department of Social Services’ National Disability Conference Initiative 2024-25 grant administered under the Disability, Mental Health and Carers Programme.
All applicants seeking a portion of the funding support made available by this grant must complete and lodge an application form on or before Friday 28 February 2025.
For more information, or to lodge an application, please follow the links below:
2025 Round Table Conference DSS funding information
2025 DSS Funding application form
Registration Fees
2025 Round Table Conference Fees (32 KB)
Accommodation Details
2025 Round Table Conference Accommodation Details (31 KB)
- Stamford Plaza Melbourne Accommodation Booking Link
- Email: reservation@spm.stamford.com.au
- Phone: (03) 9659 0222 or from overseas +61 3 9659 0222 (between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Melbourne time).
- Promo Code: RTMay2
We have reserved five accessible rooms. If you require one, please contact the venue directly via phone or email to secure your booking.
Accommodation is subject to availability, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Trade Exhibitor Opportunities
Click on this link for further information on Conference Exhibitors.
Click on this link to take you directly to the Exhibitor Registration Form.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Click on this link to access further information on Conference Sponsorship.
Click on this link to take you directly to the Sponsorship Registration Form.