FAQ

Is the ALTER conference only for researchers?

No. The Alter conference is open to a wide audience: citizens interested in or concerned by the issues of disability, institutions and deinstitutionalisation, activists, professionals, students and researchers in the humanities and social sciences.  

You are most welcome!

What are the languages of the conference?

The conference is held in French, English and sign language. Plenary sessions and sessions in the OM10 auditorium are interpreted in French, English and International Signs. The other sessions are either in French or English. The language used is specified on the programme.


How much does registration cost? What does it cover?
 
We have different fees depending on your professional situation and your interest in subscribing to the journal and becoming a member of the Alter Society. The registration fee includes access to all sessions as well as coffee breaks and meals as specified in the programme. You will find an overview of membership and registration fees on this page: https://alterconf2022.sciencesconf.org/resource/page?id=8

Exceptional exemptions from these fees may be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Is it possible to benefit from a reduced rate?

Reduced rates are available for students and unemployed researchers.

How do I register?

To register, you must first create an account on the Sciencesconf platform if you do not already have one: https://alterconf2022.sciencesconf.org/user/createaccount

Once you are logged into the site, the registration form is accessible by clicking on "my registration", either on the home page or on the left-hand column, under "My Space".  

Is the conference venue fully accessible to people with reduced mobility?  

The building and the rooms chosen for the conference are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

What if I need special assistance?

If you need assistance, please indicate it in the registration form!

Stewards and stewardesses will be present at the conference to welcome and guide participants, including using sign language and delivering basic assistance. However, we cannot guarantee the continuous presence of a personal assistant. If you come with a personal assistance you arranged yourself, this person or these persons have to register , so that we can count the members of the audience and take in account possible specific dietary needs, but they do not have to pay the registration fee.

What if I have special accessibility needs?

If you have special accessibility needs, please indicate it in the registration form!

We are working to make our conference as accessible as possible and will try to accommodate your accessibility needs.

What if I have a special diet?

If you have a special diet, please indicate it in the registration form!

We will strive to provide quality and inclusive catering, adapted to the needs of the different participants.

How to get to the Université Saint-Louis - Brussels? 
 
The conference will take place in the Ommegang building of the Université Saint-Louis Brussels, at 6 rue de l'Ommegang. 

Ideally located in the city centre, the Université Saint-Louis - Bruxelles is surrounded by several train stations and is halfway between Botanique and Rogier, two stations with excellent public transport connections (metro, tram, bus). In addition, there is no shortage of Villo stations (bicycle rental) in this very lively district.

For instance, the Gare Centrale is less than 20 minutes' walk from Saint-Louis, the Gare du Nord is 10 minutes' walk away, the Gare du Congrès is a few steps away and the University is on the same metro line as the Gare du Midi. 

More information on this page: https://www.usaintlouis.be/sl/929.html

You will find all the information to reach Brussels (by plane, train, bus or car) on the following link: https://visit.brussels/en/article/Getting-to-Brussels
 
Where to stay in Brussels? Have prices been negotiated?  

Special rates have been negotiated with some quality hotels close to USL-B. But these offers are limited in time. Don't delay if you want to benefit from them! Go to this page https://alterconf2022.sciencesconf.org/resource/page?id=4

Is it possible to obtain a participation certificate? An invoice?

We can provide a participation certificate or an invoice at your request.

Will the event be broadcast? 

The event will not be broadcast live. However, we plan to film the plenary sessions and broadcast them later, with sign language interpretation.

Who should I contact if I have a problem?  

Please send an email to alterconf2022@sciencesconf.org and we will do our best to answer your questions.

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