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Accessibility Statement:
Our Commitment to Access
We are committed to making this event accessible to all participants. The sections below outline the accommodations and privacy protections available. If you have questions or need an accommodation not listed here, please contact us at oa@ostomy.org or 1-800-826-0826. We will make every effort to meet your needs.
Privacy & Consent
We respect your right to control how your personal information is collected, used, and shared. Please review the following:
What we collect and why
Your name, email address, and any accommodation requests are collected solely for the purpose of administering your registration and facilitating access.
Zoom collects technical connection data (IP address, device type, browser) as part of its platform operations. You may review Zoom’s privacy policy at https://zoom.us/privacy.
How we use your information
Registration data will be used only to send you event-related communications (confirmations, reminders, follow-up materials) and to coordinate any accessibility accommodations you request.
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
This Meeting will NOT be Recorded
If in the future the meeting is recorded we will clearly note this in the registration form and recording will begin with a verbal notification from the host followed by a visible notification to all attendees during the start of the meeting.
If you do not wish to appear on camera, you may keep your video off throughout the meeting.
Your choices
You may opt out of receiving post-event communications at any time by contacting oa@ostomy.org.
You may also contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your registration data. Retention periods comply with applicable data protection regulations.
Disability Accommodations & General Accessibility
We strive to ensure full participation for everyone regardless of ability. The following features and accommodations are available:
Built-in Zoom accessibility features
Live captions/automated transcription: Enabled by default for all meetings.
Screen reader compatibility: Zoom is compatible with major screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).
Keyboard navigation: All in-meeting controls are navigable without a mouse.
Adjustable video size and layout: Participants can choose Speaker View or Gallery View.
Accommodation requests If you require any of the following, please indicate your needs on the registration form or contact us at least [X business days] before the event:
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
Live captioning by a CART provider (beyond Zoom’s automated captions)
Audio description of visual content
Materials in an accessible format (large print, Braille, plain text, tagged PDF)
Extended time for activities or breaks
Alternative participation method (e.g., phone dial-in, asynchronous submission)
An opportunity to test the Zoom platform with a facilitator prior to the event
Language access
The primary language of this event is English. If you require interpretation or materials in another language, please contact us at oa@ostomy.org by August 10, 2026.
Consent Acknowledgement
By submitting this registration form, you confirm that you have read and understood the above accessibility and privacy provisions. You understand that:
Your personal data will be handled in accordance with the privacy terms stated above.
Any accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality and will be shared only with staff coordinating those accommodations.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions to improve the accessibility of this event, please reach out to oa@ostomy.org. Feedback is always welcome and helps us improve future events.
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