Accessibility
Clarion West is committed to making our spaces and events more accessible to all. We are making adjustments to limit the barriers affecting people with disabilities and will continue to address needs on an ongoing basis.
Below are the services that are currently available or can be requested for all Clarion West-related programs.
To request any of the services below or ask about further accommodations, please contact us directly at or (206) 322-9083. We will need at least two weeks’ advance notice to hire interpreters or captioners.
Physical Accessibility
Clarion West does not have a physical space of its own. However, we have made it our commitment to only partner with facilities that provide ADA accessible spaces and other accommodations. Whenever possible, we seek to partner with other nonprofit organizations to maximize these efforts, share resources, and ensure the best possible experiences for all participants. If you would like to partner with Clarion West, please contact Marnee Chua at .
When the Six-Week Workshop is held in person, we will include descriptions of the facilities on the summer workshop FAQ page. More information can be requested at .
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
In-Person Events
At in-person summer reading events, Clarion West will provide auto-generated captions on slides. We also reserve seating in the front row for deaf and hard of hearing attendees. If you have any questions or wish to request an ASL interpreter, contact and give us a minimum of two weeks’ advance notice.
Online Classes
Clarion West uses Zoom for our online classes and workshops. We always make Zoom’s auto-generated captions available for all of our online sessions. If the class is discussion-intensive or uses features that make the auto-generated captions impossible, a live captioner can be requested. We ask that students contact to request a live captioner at least two weeks before the class date.
Chat and closed caption transcripts can be sent to you after the class. We ask our instructors to provide reading materials and slides in advance, whenever possible. If you have specific needs or requests for your instructor, please send in your request to two weeks before the class date.
Streaming Events
Clarion West hosts author events and panels streaming live through YouTube and free for the public year-round. We provide a live captioner for every streaming event and are currently partnering with VITAC Internet Captioning Services (ICS). The ICS screen is available at every public event.
Further Resources
We recognize that disabilities and accessibility needs vary and encourage you to contact us if you have specific questions. Clarion West will make every attempt to meet the needs of all of our students, within the limits of the workshop structure and current facilities. We welcome recommendations.
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