What is Acceptance Matters? Expand Acceptance Matters is an annual one-day conference, held after Autism Acceptance Month. Every year the conference features a panel of autistic and neurodivergent speakers, delivering informative, educational and insightful presentations, and often speaking from their own lived experience.
Do I have to pay for the conference? Expand Yes, tickets cost £15 per person (early bird price until 20th April £12). If you'd like to discuss group bookings, please email [email protected].
I missed the conference, is there any way to watch the events back? Expand Everyone who purchases a ticket will receive exclusive access to our post-conference area, where they can watch the event back.
Will there be another conference later in the year? Expand We have lots of exciting events lined up for 2024. The best way to keep up to date with all the latest information is by registering for our events newsletter. Just click here!
Will I need to have my camera and microphone on for the conference? Expand You will be able to watch all of our events without having to have your camera or microphone on. During most events there will be an opportunity to submit your questions through a chat facility.
What is a virtual conference? Expand A virtual conference is a live or sometimes pre-recorded video that you can watch and interact with. Each event will be slightly different, but the aim is for each event to be interesting and informative. The host of each event will tell you how you can interact live with the guest speakers.
How do I watch the live events? Expand The conference will take place live on Zoom. Following the event, all ticket holders will be sent a link to our post-conference website, where the presentations can be viewed.
Will I need to download anything to watch the events? Expand Once you register you will be sent a link to Zoom with instructions on how to join the conference.
Do I need to register to attend? Expand Places are limited so you must purchase a ticket to attend; this also means you will find out all of the latest information first. Sign up to the conference
What time will the events be live? Expand A full line-up and schedule is available on the conference schedule page of the website.