Youth Leadership Academy 2023 Accessibility Guide

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What to Expect at YLA 2023

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YLA is located at San Diego City College (1313 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101). Check in will be at the Saville Theater (14th St &, C St, San Diego, CA 92101).
YLA is on Saturday, November 11th from 9 AM-5:30 PM.
YLA will include speakers, workshops, and activities for youth and supporters to learn practical skills in creating change and engage with each other.
YLA has three tracks available:

Event workshops will be indoors in San Diego City College classrooms. The resource area will be outdoors under shade.
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YLA is accessible to all mobility devices. Accessible seating for workshops is available.
Accessible restrooms and parking spaces are available.
There are some hills with ramps on the campus.

YLA will have a Sensory Break Area for anyone who would like a calming space to take a break.
Here are some examples of sensory stimulation that you may encounter at YLA:

Fidget toys and ear plugs will be available at this event.
Volunteers and event coordinators are encouraged to refrain from wearing scented products.

Language interpretation services can be requested on your registration form or by emailing accessibility@sdpride.org. Interpretation is not guaranteed, but we will do our best to fulfill your request.
If you are in need of anything else to support your communication at the event, please contact accessibility@sdpride.org or (619) 289-8842.

Free parking will be available all day at Parking Lot 8. THis parking lot includes many ADA spots. The check-in area will be by the Saville Theater, signage will be clearly posted from the parking lot to the appropriate check-in area.
Public transportation options:

Bus 2 - Get off at Broadway & 15th St OR Broadway & Park Bl. (0.2 miles away from Saville Theater)
Bus 7 - Get off at Park Blvd & B St OR Broadway & Park Bl. (0.2 miles away from Saville Theater)
Bus 12 - Get off at Broadway & Park Bl. (0.2 miles away from Saville Theater)
Bus 215 - Get off at Broadway & Park Bl. (0.2 miles away from Saville Theater)
Bus 225, 235 - Get off at Broadway & Park Bl. OR 14th St. & F St. (0.2 miles away from Saville Theater)
Bus 992 - Get off at Broadway & Park Bl. (0.2 miles away from Saville Theater)
Trolley - Get off at City College (0.2 miles away from Saville Theater)
If you use MTS Access, you can set your drop-off location to 14th St & C St, San Diego, CA 92101.
Click here to find the best transportation option for you.

This event will include mostly indoor spaces. Guests may be in close vicinity to one another, but there are many opportunities to distance yourself as needed.
The health and safety of attendees is our highest priority. The event planning team is adhering to best-practice COVID protocols based on local, state, federal, and global health guidelines.
As we navigate a world where COVID continues to be present, we ask that you not attend if you test positive for COVID, feel sick or ill or present any symptoms associated with COVID.
We will have high-quality masks available for anyone who chooses to wear one.
Please follow all CDC guidelines and recommendations for your safety and the safety of others.

Snacks and water will be provided throughout the day.
Lunch will be provided.
Dietary restrictions included in registrations will be taken into consideration when planning food. However, feel free to bring your own snacks if you would like.
If you need any assistance ordering food, carrying food or materials, please find an event organizer or volunteer and we can assist you.

If you have any questions regarding accessibility at YLA before the event, please feel free to contact accessibility@sdpride.org or (619) 289-8842.
If you have any questions regarding YLA in general, please contact youth@sdpride.org.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility during the event, please contact Linda, our Accessibility Coordinator, at (619) 289-8842, or find a volunteer or event organizer.