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BayAreaChess
Special circumstances accomodations
At BayAreaChess we are committed to accommodating the needs of all our players regardless of their circumstances and abilities. We encourage EVERYONE to PLAY CHESS!
Just let us know how we can make it happen, and provide the best circumstances for you!
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Location Accessibility
Most of our tournament locations are wheelchair accessible. They include our San Jose office, the Marriotts and other Hotels, Santa Clara Convention Center, and other venues. For a specific location, please contact us to double check, and we would love to help you!
Contact us if you have any questions.
Tournaments with Services offered
At any tournament will can have special circumstances support staff available upon request.
Please contact us as early as possible prior of any event so we can arrange for our special support staff.
Of course any last minute notice will be accomodated to the very best of our ability, so please reach out to us ANYTIME before, or during the events.What we can do to help/ What you can do to prepare
We are open to offer services during the tournament for
Blind:
Someone to read off the position of the board, help maintain a scoresheet, press the clock, tell the time remaining on clock and play dictated moves.
Physically disabled - inability to write or move pieces:
Someone to play dictated moves, or help maintain a scoresheet sheet
Deaf
American Sign Language Coordinator
ADHD or sensitivity issues
Quiet space available for Relaxation and calming down
Anxiety
Quiet space available for Relaxation and calming down
Epilepsy or other invisible but sudden symptoms
Staff to keep track of players and checking on them as well as notifying opponents of their circumstances
Allergies
We will provide information regarding cleaning products for each location and ensure the playing space is not contaminated with allergens
Anything we missed?
Let us know!Safety Protocol
Description will be coming shortly of our routine safety protocol and evacuation processes.
Please, contact us in case any questions.
Minors
Small sites - Large sites - Huge Sites
Evacuation Process
For Adults
Small sites - Large sites - Huge Sites
Evacuation Process
