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We want to host a conference that is open and accessible for everyone. On this page, we want to inform you about accessibility at our venue, accessible travel to and in Berlin, as well as other accessibility accommodations of our event.
The building is wheelchair-accessible, equipped with systems to guide blind people and its elevators have voice announcements, a service set up in close cooperation with the General Federation of Blind and Visually Impaired People in Berlin.Â
The other main-line train stations in Berlin, such as Südkreuz and Ostbahnhof, are also accessible.Â
You can find more information about accessible travel with Deutsche Bahn on their website or you can reach out to their Mobility Service Centre directly via mail or telephone at +49 30 65212888.
Note that BER is the only remaining international airport in Berlin. It is located partly on the premises of the old Schönefeld Airport (SXF), which has been integrated into BER. Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) has been closed permanently.
Berlin Airport is largely barrier-free. Accessible parking spaces and restrooms are available. You can find out more about accessibility at the airport on their website.
We also recommend that those requiring special assistance or support should also inform their airline at least 48 hours in advance.
Our venue bUm is located in Berlin Kreuzberg, at Paul-Lincke-Ufer 21, 10999 Berlin.
For walking impaired persons, the easiest way to our venue is to travel by bus M29 to Ohlauer Straße. All buses are accessible for walking impaired persons.
U-Bahn (subway) station Kottbusser Tor is wheelchair-accessible. Please note that the other nearby stations Görlitzer Bahnhof and Schönleinstraße are not.
bUm is fully wheelchair-accessible: The main entrance is step-free, as is the main event room. Our second stage “Wintergarten” as well as all rooms are accessible by elevator.
There are wheelchair accessible toilets.
Vegetarian/vegan food options: There will be vegetarian and vegan food options available at FOSS Backstage and food will be clearly labeled.
Lactose / gluten free food options: We’ll also have gluten free and and lactose free food available at FOSS Backstage.
Alcohol free drinks: We will always have alcohol free beverages available at the venue and get-together.
You can find all the information about our efforts towards Diversity & Inclusivity on our dedicated page.
Online Participation: If you are unable to travel to Berlin or participate in our onsite event, you can still participate in FOSS Backstage via our Online Event.
Diversity Ticket Initiative: We also have a Diversity Ticket Initiative providing access to FOSS Backstage for members of underrepresented groups of the FOSS Backstage community. You can find out more about our Diversity Ticket Initiative here.
If you have further questions about accessibility at FOSS Backstage; if you want to know if specific accommodations are available, if you want to suggest improvements, or if you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to message Sven at info@foss-backstage.de
Plain Schwarz UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Bergstraße 16
10115 Berlin
bUm – Raum für solidarisches Miteinander
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 21
10999 Berlin
