FAQs
General Questions
Accessibility Questions
- Yes! Girton Spring Ball 2024 has signed up to the brilliant scheme launched by the Cambridge SU, DSC. The scheme has three main aims:
- Reduce the number of students who are excluded from May Week (or similar) events due to access requirements
- Increasing the transparency of May Balls, June Events and Garden Parties (and similar)
- Embedding access considerations and protocols into the mindsets of committee members, so that they can better provide accessible events in the future.
- You can find more information here
“As President of my College’s May Week Event (Girton Spring Ball 2024), I pledge to integrate improving accessibility into all parts of the planning experience such that as many people are able to enjoy the event as possible. I pledge to provide for the access needs that we can anticipate, as guided by the Access-a-Ball workbook. When an unanticipated access need or a specific request is raised, we will do everything we can to accommodate and make that person feel welcome, getting advice from DSC if unsure how to proceed. We will allocate a role on the committee that is fully or partially dedicated to the Accessibility of the Event, and the individual fulfilling this role will attend the ‘Introduction to Event Accessibility’ meeting and ‘Access Statement Training’ held by ‘Access-a-Ball’. ”
Diversity and Sustainability Questions
Accessibility Information
We are dedicated to making Girton Spring Ball 2024 as accessible as possible! We are engaging with the Cambridge SU Disabled Student’s Campaign’s Access-a-Ball scheme again this year, and strive to maintain our platinum award. A full access statement, which contains detailed information on different access needs, will be available on this page soon. We will be providing:
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Step-free/wheelchair access to all areas of the ball
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Wheelchair accessible, priority access, and non-gendered toilets
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Seating available in all areas of the ball, including the Marquee in Woodlands Court
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Menu options to cater to dietary requirements
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A designated quiet space.
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A hearing loop available in all public rooms of the Ball
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If you have any concerns or require support in advance of, or on the night of the Ball, please speak to any member of staff or committee, or email gsb24accessibility@gmail.com