Consider making a statement welcoming all persons to your event or place the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion’s inclusive space poser at the event entrance way.
Here is a sample:
Fostering an inclusive, barrier-free, and safe space to host [EVENT TITLE] is paramount. We aim and are committed to ensuring that while attending this event, every person feels safe, respected and free from harassment and discrimination. All event participants, speakers and guests are expected to uphold these values and York’s commitment to being a “welcoming and approachable campus, embracing global perspectives and differences in cultures, people and thinking, by engaging communities in collegial dialogue” (York University Free Speech Statement of Policy 2018, s.3(1)).
We want to ensure everyone can fully enjoy this event, and can bring their whole selves to the experience. If there are barriers we may have unintentionally created, please let us know. [INSERT CONTACT INFORMATION].
We will work to provide reasonable accommodations and solve matters that are brought to our attention, as soon as possible. With that in mind, we hope that you have a wonderful experience and share in the exchange and expressions of knowledge, creativity, and innovation.