Accessibility Standards
Overview
At Vantage Point, our team is committed to making your experience with us as seamless and inclusive as possible. We’re always learning and on the lookout for ways to enhance the accessibility of our services, in both virtual and physical settings. Below you will find our current accessibility standards and resources.
In general, we strive to align our offerings with our Digital Accessibility Guide.
Please reach out with any requests or suggestions on how we can make your experience with us even better!
Virtual Accessibility
Live Transcription Through Zoom
Vantage Point uses Zoom’s live transcription feature for virtual labs and workshops. If not enabled automatically, participants can request to have live transcription enabled during the session.
Live transcription is currently not supported in breakout rooms.
For more information on built-in Zoom accessibility features, please visit: zoom.us/accessibility
Accessible PDF Handouts
We strive to make all PDF handouts, including fillable workbooks and slide decks, accessible by ensuring adequate colour contrast, font size, screen reader compatibility, and alt-text descriptions are considered for all documents.
All materials are tested for accessibility, though we recognize the limitations of our staff knowledge and equipment, and are committed to furthering these efforts.
If there are additional ways we can support more inclusive participation for you, please contact us at info@thevantagepoint.ca.
Artificial Intelligence and Recordings
To support confidentiality and most fulsome engagement during live, interactive workshops and lab sessions and other engagement events, Vantage Point does not typically permit use of AI recording tools or record and distribute events.
If you have an accessibility request related to having access to a transcript, an event recording, or to use an AI recorder, please be in touch with our team before the event at info@thevantagepoint.ca.
Accessibility for In-House Events
Location
Vantage Point Office
1183 Melville Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2X5
The Vantage Point office is located on the ground floor (access from the street) and is accessible by transit, with bike sharing and parking nearby.
Further details are found on our contact page.
Automated Doors
The main door and single occupancy restroom can be operated by accessibility buttons.
Scent-Reduced Environment
Help us keep Vantage Point a scent-reduced space by skipping the perfume, scented shampoo and lotion, or other scented products.
Restrooms
The Vantage Point office contains three washrooms as follows:
- One accessible, all-genders washroom.
- One washroom for self-identified men and transmasculine individuals.
- One multi-stall washroom for self-identified women and transfeminine individuals.
If you have an access request or would like to ask questions and offer feedback about accessibility at Vantage Point, please contact us at info@thevantagepoint.ca or (604) 875-9144.