Rad Pride 2025 Accessibility Checklist

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  • We are working to define specifically what we expect when we say "safe precautions" aka best recommended practices, specifically for the pre-event asks, and will post that here when complete.
  • Always held at a park, although we would be open to the opportunity to use a large indoor-outdoor space if it became available.
  • NO cloth masks and NO surgical masks. Exceptions can be made for legitimate medical needs.
  • ALL attendees are asked to take tests 24 AND 48 hours before the event. Tests are available for delivery upon request.
  • In the 10-14 days leading up to the event attendees are asked to not unmask around anyone they do not know the precautions of or anyone who has unsafe precautions.
  • Attendees are asked to eat and drink outside of the park and across the street, except for sips of water (where you put your mask back on asap after, or through a sip valve).
  • Attendees are asked to smoke and vape outside of the park and across the street or further, both to protect from airborne illness but also to avoid receiving tickets. Smoking is the main reason people get harassed by rangers / cops.
  • No smoke / nothing burning, and no heavy scents in the designated area during set hours. This area includes booth spaces, as well as pathways to and from the bathroom. There are markers on the map as well as signs indicating where this area is. There may be occasional speaker announcements about it.
  • "Masks Required" is on all the fliers, there is more detailed information listed online, and signs are posted at the event in multiple locations.
  • Need volunteers.
  • Need volunteers.
  • Not possible at a public park.
  • Not possible at a public park.
  • There is enough room for mobility devices and/or services animals and their humans to maneuver comfortably and turn around if needed. Pathways are even and regularly cleared of debris. All booths and activities are set up along or on pavement, and the performance area has designated paved viewing areas for wheeled mobility device users.
  • Has knee space that's at least 27" wide.
  • With sturdy handrails and trashcans.
  • The park is large and also has a dog area.
  • Big enough for a person in a wheelchair, plus a caregiver and/or service animal. Features a chair, table, and trash can as well as some medical supplies.
  • Need volunteers.
  • Need volunteers.
  • Need volunteers.
  • Labeled on the maps and signage is posted. Volunteers for additional information booths highly encouraged.
  • Shaded, out of the way, and farthest from the noise. Has comfort items like pillows and blankets, cooling items like water, fans, and misters, as well as stim/fidget toys and earplugs. Placed in the asthma zone for low scent / scent free.
  • Accessibility information listed online well in advance. Map available online day-of only and in person via print-outs.
  • ALT text is clear and brief and contains all necessary and important information.
  • Signage is translated into multiple languages, text is large and easy to read. Commonly known symbols are used where possible (bathroom, trash, food, etc) for people whose language(s) we have not accounted for.
  • Colors on flyer are easily readable by people with different color blindnesses. Any text overlaying images is easy to read. Available in multiple languages.
  • There is a sound-check before the event starts. Speakers are loud enough that everyone in the area of the stage can hear the performances and emcees clearly. Volume is however not so loud that the entire park can hear. People who do not want to hear what is being played should be able to move across the park and not hear very much, is anything. A second, higher, pre-set volume level is used for announcements and/or warnings.
  • Seeking. If found, they will be free from obstructions and in a labeled area in front of the stage.
  • Not currently possible, to our knowledge.
  • Available in multiple locations throughout the event. Some people are cooking for free, some just brought snacks to distribute. There are also food vendors, but most are NOTAFLOF or pay-what-you-can.
  • Signs are posted asking people to be refrain.
  • If alcohol is available it is clearly labeled.
  • We do not currently have known coverage of this dietary restriction.
  • We do not currently have known coverage of this dietary restriction.
  • We do not currently have known coverage of this dietary restriction.
  • We do not currently have known coverage of this dietary restriction.
  • We do not currently have known coverage of this dietary restriction.
  • We do not currently have known coverage of this dietary restriction.
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Originally created by PDX Non-Binary Collective April 2022 Additions/edits made by Abolition Market for Rad Pride 2025 Note to Readers: Our events are ALL community organized, meaning all of us are volunteers and most of us are simultaneously tabling and/or performing at these events. We rely on participation from people like you to make sure we check all the boxes required for a fully accessible event. If there is something we have indicated we need assistance with and you find yourself able to help, let us know ASAP! You can sign up or contact us directly through the links at 1312market.crd.co