Virtual Conference Policies

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

If you are in need of special accommodations, e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captioning, please contact the conference office at (505) 266-3451. Please reference the Advocacy in Action conference when calling. TDD or TTY users may access this number via Relay New Mexico, powered by Hamilton Relay at 1 (800) 659-8331.

VIRTUAL EVENT BEHAVIOR

1. We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof). Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form will not be tolerated.
2. Dress appropriately for a work-related gathering. No logos on shirts please (due to potential copyright issues.)
3. Please select a background that will not be distracting or inappropriate. If you plan to use a virtual background, do not use images that have been taken off of the internet or are not yours as they may be copyrighted for broadcast.
4. Do not share images or use language that is sexual in nature.

VIRTUAL EVENT PARTICIPATION

1. The Conference reserves the right, without any liability, to refuse admission to, or to eject registrants from the Conference, in its absolute discretion, including (without limitation), for failure to comply with these terms or if in the opinion of the organizers they represent a security risk, nuisance or annoyance to the running of the Conference.
2. The Conference may link to other websites and networking tools provided for the convenience of the users. The contents of these websites are maintained by their owners, for which the event organizer takes no responsibility. Neither can responsibility be taken for contents of any website linking to this website.

NOTICE REGARDING AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING

You will be a virtual platform where photography, video and audio recording may occur. By entering the event premises and/or your participation in this event you are consenting to the use of your photograph, likeness, video or audio recording in whole or in part, without restriction or limitation for any educational, promotional purpose, for distribution in online, printed publications or other media. You release the event sponsor, its officers, employees, contractors and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings.

By entering the virtual platform, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, web casting, television or other publication of these materials regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by the event host or the person or entity designated to do so by the event host. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability and release before entering the event.