“CRIPPING” THE COMIC CON ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE

A brief explanation of COLOR COMMUNICATION BADGES

Three laminated color badges are included in the plastic sleeve attached to your lanyard.

GREEN: “Come Talk to Me!” A person wearing a green badge is actively seeking interaction. They may have trouble initiating conversations, but it is okay to come up and start a conversation with them. On these badges, the circle means OPEN or YES.

YELLOW: “Do I Know You?” A yellow badge means its wearer only wants to interact with people they recognize. Unless you’ve met this person face-to-face before, don’t start a conversation with them. If they start interacting with you, you’re welcome to respond. On these badges, the line means NEUTRAL or IT DEPENDS (!).

RED: “Not Right Now.” If a person has a red badge showing, they do not want anyone to interact with them. They may approach others to communicate, in which case it’s okay to respond. On these badges, the square means CLOSED or NO.

You are encouraged to change the badge showing in the front of your plastic sleeve, throughout the day, to match the way you are feeling about communication with others.

Please note that vertical communication badges are available as an alternative to horizontal ones at our CripCon. If you prefer or need to use vertical badges, please ask someone at the Registration and Information Table. Please be mindful that not everyone will be able to access these badges visually, so we ask participants and guests to collaborate in order to ensure smooth communication for all.
Color Communication Badges originated in the Autistic rights movement. For more information, visit the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) at: https://autisticadvocacy.org/2014/02/color-communication-badges/

HELPFUL INFORMATION / RESOURCES

Campus Map
https://www.syracuse.edu/about/map/

Accessibility at Syracuse University
http://www.syr.edu/accessiblesu/

S.U. Visitors’ Wireless Access: AirOrangeGuest
https://answers.syr.edu/display/network/AirOrangeGuest+Access+Instructions

Area Hotels
http://cusecommunity.syr.edu/s/1632/17/interior.aspx?sid=1632&gid=2&pgid=3952

Central NY LGBT Resources
http://lgbt.syr.edu/resources/cny.html

Hendricks Chapel – Religious Services
http://hendricks.syr.edu/spiritual-life/religious-services.html

Hendricks Chapel – Chaplaincies
http://hendricks.syr.edu/spiritual-life/chaplaincies.html

Cultural Centers at Syracuse University

Disability Cultural Center
230 Schine Student Center
303 University Place
sudcc@syr.edu
(315) 443-4486
http://sudcc.syr.edu/

LGBT Resource Center
548 Bird Library
222 Waverly Avenue
lgbt@syr.edu
(315) 443-3983
http://lgbt.syr.edu/

Slutzker Center for International Services
310 Walnut Place
lescis@syr.edu
(315) 443-2457
http://international.syr.edu/

Office of Multicultural Affairs
105 Schine Student Center
303 University Place
oma@syr.edu
(315) 443-9676
http://multicultural.syr.edu/

Dining Options

Schine Food Court
(may have gluten-free options available)
http://foodservices.syr.edu/retail-dining/food-courts/

Vegetarian and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in the SU Area
(Additional information in the University Dining Guide, with some restaurants that are, alas, no longer available…)

Alto Cinco – 315-422-6399 – 526 Westcott St, Syracuse, New York (13210) (at north of Euclid)
Vegan-friendly, Gluten-Free, Ovo, Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg – Serves meat, veg options available. Good selection of vegan and vegetarian entrees and salads marked on menu. Nice dining area. Only meat served are chicken, shrimp, and catfish. Accepts credit cards.

China Road – 315-455-5888 – 2204 Brewerton Rd #2, Syracuse, NY (13211) (at Malloy Rd, State Route 11)
Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg – Serves meat, veg options available. Has a large menu of veg/vegan options; veggie meat can be substituted in place of meat in any dish. Accepts credit cards.

Strong Hearts Café – 315-478-0000 – 719 E Genesee St, Syracuse, New York (13210) (at Route 81)

Updated February 2019