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<p>Created page with &quot;{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Accessibility}} &lt;P&gt;If it can be safely done, it should be done. &lt;P&gt;Marshals should recognize that not all disabilities are visible. &lt;P&gt;Medical documentation is not required. &lt;P&gt;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 partic...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Accessibility}}<br /> &lt;P&gt;If it can be safely done, it should be done.<br /> &lt;P&gt;Marshals should recognize that not all disabilities are visible.<br /> &lt;P&gt;Medical documentation is not required.<br /> &lt;P&gt;Accessibility issues are to be handled with courtesy, respect, and confidentiality.<br /> ==General==<br /> #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. <br /> #Upon request, marshals should make reasonable accommodations, within limits of safety, for adaptive equipment or conventions. Only a warranted marshal can make this determination.<br /> #Please reach out to your kingdom and local branch Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) officer and marshals to explore options.<br /> <br /> ==Accommodation examples==<br /> To provide a starting place for discussion, the following examples are a partial list of approaches that have been used.<br /> #Authorization - requesting a verbal test rather than a written test, and vice versa.<br /> #Fighting from a seat or platform (must be safe for the type of combat)<br /> #Legged: stay standing, and the struck leg is planted/not moved<br /> #Hand signals or flags<br /> <br /> ==Other best practices==<br /> #Locations for practices and events should:<br /> ##be in safe neighborhoods with safe routes to get there<br /> ##include well-lit parking areas<br /> ##have bathrooms large enough to change clothes in, for all genders.<br /> #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.</div>

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