Armored Combat:Accessibility - Revision history

AngeleDeSavigny: Approved by the Board of Directors 18 November 2025

2025-11-21T04:52:20Z

Approved by the Board of Directors 18 November 2025

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	{{~~Global:~~Accessibility}}		{{IncludeGlobal\|Accessibility - General}}
			{{IncludeGlobal\|Accessibility - Accommodation examples}}
			{{IncludeGlobal\|Accessibility - Other best practices}}

AngeleDeSavigny: Replaced content with "{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|20|Accessibility}} {{Global:Accessibility}}"

2025-06-27T09:32:11Z

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	~~<P>If it can be safely done, it should be done.~~		{{Global:Accessibility}}
	~~<P>Marshals should recognize that not all disabilities are visible.~~
	~~<P>Medical documentation is not required.~~
	~~<P>~~Accessibility ~~issues are to be handled with courtesy, respect, and confidentiality.~~
	~~==General==~~
	~~#The SCA is committed to promoting inclusion and equity in our martial activities. Safe and approved variations to weapons, equipment, and conventions are allowed for enabling participation.~~
	~~#Upon request, marshals should make reasonable accommodations, within limits of safety, for adaptive equipment or conventions. Only a warranted marshal can make this determination.~~
	~~#Please reach out to your kingdom and local branch Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) officer and marshals to explore options.~~

	~~==Accommodation examples==~~
	~~To provide a starting place for discussion, the following examples are a partial list of approaches that have been used.~~
	~~#Authorization - requesting a verbal test rather than a written test, and vice versa.~~
	~~#Fighting from a seat or platform (must be safe for the type of combat)~~
	~~#Legged: stay standing, and the struck leg is planted/not moved~~
	~~#Hand signals or flags~~

	~~==Other best practices==~~
	~~#Locations for practices and events should:~~
	~~##be in safe neighborhoods with safe routes to get there~~
	~~##include well-lit parking areas~~
	~~##have bathrooms large enough to change clothes in, for all genders.~~
	#Dedicated warm-up time at tournaments: Have 30-45 minutes of dedicated warm-up time before tournaments, with dedicated marshals and identified practice fighters to make it easy to find a sparring partner.

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2025-06-27T08:28:55Z

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			<P>If it can be safely done, it should be done.
			<P>Marshals should recognize that not all disabilities are visible.
			<P>Medical documentation is not required.
			<P>Accessibility issues are to be handled with courtesy, respect, and confidentiality.
	==General==		==General==
	#The SCA is committed to promoting inclusion and equity in our martial activities. Safe and approved variations to weapons, equipment, and conventions are allowed for enabling participation.		#The SCA is committed to promoting inclusion and equity in our martial activities. Safe and approved variations to weapons, equipment, and conventions are allowed for enabling participation.

AngeleDeSavigny: Approved by Board of Directors - 23 June 2025

2025-06-24T08:54:18Z

Approved by Board of Directors - 23 June 2025

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	#The SCA is committed to promoting inclusion and equity in our martial activities. Safe and approved variations to weapons, equipment, and conventions are allowed for enabling participation.		#The SCA is committed to promoting inclusion and equity in our martial activities. Safe and approved variations to weapons, equipment, and conventions are allowed for enabling participation.
	#Upon request, marshals should make reasonable accommodations, within limits of safety, for adaptive equipment or conventions. Only a warranted marshal can make this determination.		#Upon request, marshals should make reasonable accommodations, within limits of safety, for adaptive equipment or conventions. Only a warranted marshal can make this determination.
	# ~~{{Edit}}~~ Please reach out to your ~~Kingdom~~ and local branch DEIB officer and marshals to explore options.~~{{/Edit}}~~		#Please reach out to your kingdom and local branch Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) officer and marshals to explore options.

	==Accommodation examples==		==Accommodation examples==
	~~{{Edit}}~~ To provide a starting place for discussion, the following examples are a partial list of approaches that have been used.~~{{/Edit}}~~		To provide a starting place for discussion, the following examples are a partial list of approaches that have been used.
			#Authorization - requesting a verbal test rather than a written test, and vice versa.
	#~~{{Edit}}~~ Authorization - requesting a verbal test rather than a written test, and vice versa.~~{{/Edit}}~~		#Fighting from a seat or platform (must be safe for the type of combat)
	#~~{{Edit}}~~ Fighting from a seat or platform (must be safe for the type of combat)~~{{/Edit}}~~		#Legged: stay standing, and the struck leg is planted/not moved
	#~~{{Edit}}~~ Legged: stay standing, and the struck leg is planted/not moved~~{{/Edit}}~~
	#Hand signals or flags		#Hand signals or flags

	==~~{{Edit}}~~Other best practices~~{{/Edit}}~~==		==Other best practices==
	#Locations for practices and events should:		#Locations for practices and events should:
	##be in safe neighborhoods with safe routes to get there		##be in safe neighborhoods with safe routes to get there
	##include well-lit parking areas		##include well-lit parking areas
	##have bathrooms large enough to change clothes in, for all genders.		##have bathrooms large enough to change clothes in, for all genders.
	#~~{{Edit}}~~Dedicated warm-up time at tournaments: Have 30-45 minutes of dedicated warm-up time before tournaments, with dedicated marshals and identified practice fighters to make it easy to find a sparring partner.~~{{/Edit}}~~		#Dedicated warm-up time at tournaments: Have 30-45 minutes of dedicated warm-up time before tournaments, with dedicated marshals and identified practice fighters to make it easy to find a sparring partner.

ArabellaDaSiena: /* {{Edit}}Other best practices */

2025-06-23T21:51:14Z

{{Edit}}Other best practices

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	#Hand signals or flags		#Hand signals or flags

	=={{Edit}}Other best practices==		=={{Edit}}Other best practices{{/Edit}}==
	#Locations for practices and events should:		#Locations for practices and events should:
	##be in safe neighborhoods with safe routes to get there		##be in safe neighborhoods with safe routes to get there
	##include well-lit parking areas		##include well-lit parking areas
	##have bathrooms large enough to change clothes in, for all genders.		##have bathrooms large enough to change clothes in, for all genders.
	#{{Edit}}Dedicated warm-up time at tournaments: Have 30-45 minutes of dedicated warm-up time before tournaments, with dedicated marshals and identified practice fighters to make it easy to find a sparring partner.		#{{Edit}}Dedicated warm-up time at tournaments: Have 30-45 minutes of dedicated warm-up time before tournaments, with dedicated marshals and identified practice fighters to make it easy to find a sparring partner.{{/Edit}}

ArabellaDaSiena: /* Accommodation examples */

2025-06-23T21:50:59Z

Accommodation examples

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	==Accommodation examples==		==Accommodation examples==
	{{Edit}} To provide a starting place for discussion, the following examples are a partial list of approaches that have been used.		{{Edit}} To provide a starting place for discussion, the following examples are a partial list of approaches that have been used.{{/Edit}}

	#{{~~edit~~}} Authorization - requesting a verbal test rather than a written test, and vice versa.		#{{Edit}} Authorization - requesting a verbal test rather than a written test, and vice versa.{{/Edit}}
	#{{~~edit~~}} Fighting from a seat or platform (must be safe for the type of combat)		#{{Edit}} Fighting from a seat or platform (must be safe for the type of combat){{/Edit}}
	#{{~~edit~~}} Legged: stay standing, and the struck leg is planted/not moved		#{{Edit}} Legged: stay standing, and the struck leg is planted/not moved{{/Edit}}
	#Hand signals or flags		#Hand signals or flags

ArabellaDaSiena: /* General */

2025-06-23T21:50:39Z

General

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	#The SCA is committed to promoting inclusion and equity in our martial activities. Safe and approved variations to weapons, equipment, and conventions are allowed for enabling participation.		#The SCA is committed to promoting inclusion and equity in our martial activities. Safe and approved variations to weapons, equipment, and conventions are allowed for enabling participation.
	#Upon request, marshals should make reasonable accommodations, within limits of safety, for adaptive equipment or conventions. Only a warranted marshal can make this determination.		#Upon request, marshals should make reasonable accommodations, within limits of safety, for adaptive equipment or conventions. Only a warranted marshal can make this determination.
	# {{Edit}} Please reach out to your Kingdom and local branch DEIB officer and marshals to explore options.		# {{Edit}} Please reach out to your Kingdom and local branch DEIB officer and marshals to explore options.{{/Edit}}

	==Accommodation examples==		==Accommodation examples==

ArabellaDaSiena: /* Other best practices */

2025-06-23T19:35:42Z

Other best practices

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	#Hand signals or flags		#Hand signals or flags

	==Other best practices==		=={{Edit}}Other best practices==
	#Locations for practices and events should:		#Locations for practices and events should:
	##be in safe neighborhoods with safe routes to get there		##be in safe neighborhoods with safe routes to get there
	##include well-lit parking areas		##include well-lit parking areas
	##have bathrooms large enough to change clothes in, for all genders.		##have bathrooms large enough to change clothes in, for all genders.
	#Dedicated warm-up time at tournaments: Have 30-45 minutes of dedicated warm-up time before tournaments, with dedicated marshals and identified practice fighters to make it easy to find a sparring partner.		#{{Edit}}Dedicated warm-up time at tournaments: Have 30-45 minutes of dedicated warm-up time before tournaments, with dedicated marshals and identified practice fighters to make it easy to find a sparring partner.

ArabellaDaSiena: /* Accommodation examples */

2025-06-23T19:35:01Z

Accommodation examples

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	==Accommodation examples==		==Accommodation examples==
	To provide a starting place for discussion, the following examples are a partial list of approaches that have been used.		{{Edit}} To provide a starting place for discussion, the following examples are a partial list of approaches that have been used.

	#Authorization - requesting a verbal test rather than a written test, and vice versa.		#{{edit}} Authorization - requesting a verbal test rather than a written test, and vice versa.
	#Fighting from a seat or platform (must be safe for the type of combat)		#{{edit}} Fighting from a seat or platform (must be safe for the type of combat)
	#Legged: stay standing, ~~but~~ the struck leg is planted/not moved		#{{edit}} Legged: stay standing, and the struck leg is planted/not moved
	#Hand signals or flags		#Hand signals or flags

ArabellaDaSiena at 06:02, 23 June 2025

2025-06-23T06:02:21Z

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	##have bathrooms large enough to change clothes in, for all genders.		##have bathrooms large enough to change clothes in, for all genders.
	#Dedicated warm-up time at tournaments: Have 30-45 minutes of dedicated warm-up time before tournaments, with dedicated marshals and identified practice fighters to make it easy to find a sparring partner.		#Dedicated warm-up time at tournaments: Have 30-45 minutes of dedicated warm-up time before tournaments, with dedicated marshals and identified practice fighters to make it easy to find a sparring partner.

	~~==Training==~~
	~~=== New fighters===~~
	#Do not assume one weapon form or technique is the best way to start. Different body mechanics greatly influence this. For example, a glaive vs single sword, right foot forward vs left. The flat snap is easy for some, the hardest shot (and causes physical damage) to others.
	#Do not hit new people repeatedly in the head, or with hard blows, "so they know what to expect". If needed, calibration shots should be introduced on the body or arm/leg, when the new fighter is ready.
	~~===Methods NOT to use===~~
	~~#Hitting people hard and/or repeatedly until "they get it" or "learn how to block".~~