As we prepare for BAMT2026: Music Therapy in a Changing Landscape, we would like to share our ongoing commitment to accessibility for all delegates, presenters, Service Users, and guests. We have made every effort to listen to, and learn from, feedback from previous conferences, which has informed our decisions throughout the planning process.
This year, BAMT2026 will be delivered as an online conference via the dedicated digital platform, vFairs. It has been important to us to ensure that the platform is as accessible and inclusive as possible, enabling participants to engage fully with all aspects of the conference from their own environments. Having a range of customisable accessibility options was a top priority when selecting the platform.
We are sincerely grateful to those who have contacted us to share their accessibility needs. We have responded to this feedback and incorporated it into the planning of the event.
For example, we will produce a dyslexia-friendly version of the programme and book of abstracts, and all presenters are being asked to follow guidance from the British Dyslexia Association when preparing their materials. We have also extended the breaks throughout the day to allow more space to pause and manage fatigue, and we are pleased to be able to offer the largest on-demand service compared to our previous conferences.
If your access needs change at any point, or if you would prefer to discuss them directly, you are very welcome to contact the conference organisers in advance at bamtconf@bamt.org. We are happy to support you in any way we can.
The conference website and platform will host the full programme, book of abstracts, and all session links. We will provide clear guidance on how to access and navigate the platform ahead of the event.
In support of accessibility, and following the feedback we have received, we are able to offer recordings of Oral Presentations, Roundtables, Workshops, Pecha Kuchas and Keynote sessions as an on-demand service after the conference. Sessions where consent has been given for recording are indicated on the programme, and further details on how to access these recordings will be shared following the live event.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming online space. We recognise that accessibility needs can vary, and we remain open to ongoing dialogue. Please do get in touch at any stage regarding the accessibility of the conference, and we will do our best to make any necessary adjustments as promptly as possible.
We look forward to welcoming you to BAMT2026.
Thank you.
BAMT Conference Team
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