Are Disabled People Welcome?
Yes, disabled people are welcome in the SCA. If you are bound to a wheelchair or electric cart, you may use that equipment without any regards to authenticity (most people do not make an attempt at medieval crutches or canes either, if they need to use those; it’s always best to use what is safest and most comfortable to you). Before going to an event, however, you should contact the autocrat (person in charge) to see if the site is handicapped-accessible. Not all places where events are held are handicapped-accessible, and some that technically are, are not very user-friendly. In some cases, not all parts of the site are accessible. Most people, however, are more than willing to try and help out the physically handicapped so that they can participate equally with others. It just helps greatly if you tell people in advance that you will need help. For people who rely on electric devices for their health (CPAP machines, electric wheelchairs, etc.), you should also contact the autocrat i
