Pearl project – An evening for rainbow families on how to talk to a child about the donor conception background

Welcome to the Pearl project meeting where information and support are offered for parents in processing questions regarding their child’s origin as well as preparendness to talk about the donor conception background with their children.

Pre-registration using the form at q.surveypal.com/Helminauha_Helsinkipride2024. Places are limited.

The event is organized by Helminauha – Pearl Project in cooperation with Finnish Rainbow Families Association. The event is guided by the trained peer volunteers of the Pearl Project.

Information about accessibility

Venue Address: Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 C, Merihaka, 00530 Helsinki – 2nd floor

Is there sign language interpretation at the event?

No.

Will your event be streamed, or is there an opportunity to participate remotely?

No.

Are there accessible parking spaces near the entrance?

No.

Is there space for drop-off (taxi/private hire vehicle) in front of the entrance?

Yes.

Is the route to the entrance accessible? By accessible route, we mean that the pathway is flat, hard-surfaced, and gently sloping.

Yes.

Is the entrance accessible?

At the nearly accessible entrance, both inside and outside, there is a 2 cm threshold at the edge of the ramp. The exterior ramp is 120 cm long with a height difference of 10 cm (slope of 8% on both sides). The interior ramp is 60 cm long with a height difference of 5 cm. There are no handrails on the ramps.

Can all areas of the event be accessed without barriers?

No. In the entrance lobby, the elevator doors open into a vestibule, which is narrow. The vestibule is too small for a wheelchair to turn around, and its doors are locked, but the elevator doors are directly opposite the entrance doors. Employees/volunteers will come to open the door, which may require a moment’s wait between the elevator doors (however, the automatic doors will not close if there is something between them). Exiting the vestibule leads to a spacious foyer. The spaces are open and well-lit. The floor is hard and level. The narrowest point of the walkway is 1300 mm in the foyer. Elsewhere, the width of the walkways is at least 1700 mm. Therefore, there is ample room to move around with an assistant or guide dog.

Is there a functional induction loop system and necessary signage in the event space?

No.

Is there an accessible toilet in the event space compliant with accessibility requirements?

No.

Other notes on accessibility:

The facilities include an accessible restroom, where access to the toilet seat is only possible from the right side, which has 80 cm of free space. A comprehensive accessibility description and illustrated arrival instructions can be found on our website. For more information about our facilities, please inquire via email at info@sateenkaariperheet.fi.

More information on the accessibility of the event venue can also be found at this link.

If you need more detailed information about the accessibility of the event space, you can contact the contact person for the venue.

Contact Person: Juha Jämsä

Contact Person’s Email: info@sateenkaariperheet.fi

Contact Person’s Phone Number: 044 997 1956