Hi all,
While this is not something myself or the team ever thought we’d have to address when we dreamed up DashCon 2… we have to talk about the US/Canada border.
We have recieved an incredible number of messages from American congoers concerned about the border. Already horror stories have emerged, ICE going so far as to search border crossers’ phones or detain them without due process. While the worst, rarest stories are amplified online, we understand how frightening the idea of crossing the border must be. Especially for people of colour and trans people.
I’m writing this to tell you all that we have thought about it. The situation could improve in the next few months, or it could worsen. Regardless of what happens, refunds will remain available.
In the event that something truly catastrophic happens, DashCon 2 will be moved to July 5th of the following year. (There is a clause in our venue agreement that allows for date changes in the event of major crises.) If that happens, attendees will have the option of accepting either the new ticket date, or a full refund.
No matter what, DashCon 2 will be continuing online, even if the physical convention date is moved. Conflict with the USA is part of the reason we decided to create Virtual DashCon 2 in the first place—accessibility isn’t just for physical disabilities. So many factors, be they political, social, economic, or otherwise, affect access to our convention. We want to reduce barriers as best we can.
Please stay safe out there.
With love from Canada,
Simone DashCon 2 Co-Director