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Accessibility and Belonging at the PEARC Conference

PEARC is dedicated to creating a conference environment that embraces a wide range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to ensure that all attendees feel included, valued, and supported. The Committee for Accessibility and Belonging (CAB) builds upon the foundations established by past and current committee chairs and volunteers and is supported by the PEARC Steering Committee, the PEARC Executive Committee, and the ACM DEI Council. Together, we aim to cultivate a vibrant and engaging community that celebrates the unique contributions of each PEARC attendee.

 

The Committee for Accessibility and Belonging is committed to ensuring accessibility and belonging are woven into every aspect of conference planning and fostering a welcoming, safe, and empowering space for everyone. Over the years, the Committee has adopted a variety of accessibility and belonging best practices and leverages attendee feedback to address considerations such as:

 

  • ensuring the meeting venue is accessible for all attendees
  • ensuring the conference program is accessible to all attendees
  • addressing dietary needs
  • providing a quiet space during conference activities
  • raising awareness about the conference’s Code of Conduct and providing a safe process for reporting violations

We encourage attendees to provide feedback directly to conference organizers and during the post-conference survey on how organizers might continue to improve the PEARC Conference experience.

Code of Conduct

PEARC is committed to maintaining a respectful atmosphere for all participants. We honor various backgrounds, insights, and experiences, working towards an environment where everyone feels respected, appreciated, and empowered to engage fully. 

 

Creating a welcoming space is a core priority at PEARC. Through our programs and resources, and by promoting the importance of inclusive representation within the PEARC community, we are advancing efforts to enrich science and research.

 

We invite you to review the PEARC25 Code of Conduct.

Resources

ACM SIGHPC CARES: The SIGHPC CARES Committee serves as a resource for those who experience discrimination and/or harassment in violation of ACM’s policies governing SIG activities. Representatives may be available onsite during the conference.

 

Accessibility at the Greater Columbus Convention Center: The conference venue features accessible amenities, including a lactation room and public gender-neutral restrooms.

 

Understanding Pronouns: To learn more about the significance of pronouns, please visit MyPronouns.org).

 

Name Pronunciation: Use resources like Name Coach to assist with name pronunciation. Consider adding your pronunciation to your LinkedIn profile or sharing it with moderators and organizers ahead of your presentation.