My visually impaired Saturday night cohost had a difficult time at NN19 primarily due to the facility’s lighting and more importantly, the lack of signage for the panels. She found it particularly frustrating navigating to the panel on Disability Rights, as again, there was no signage directing anyone to any of the panels let alone indicating which conference room they were being held in. Yes, they were listed in the program, but not by the rooms themselves. I must add that I too found it frustrating with the lack of signage in looking for a panel as well.
What also struck her was the fact there was no accommodation for the hearing impaired by the fact there were no sign language interpreters at the Disability panel, nor at any of the keynotes. Which I noted.
Other than that, she had a great time.
We both hope that this will be addressed for Netroots Nation 2020.