We are delighted that you will be joining us in Mainz for the DGS Congress and would like to help make your congress experience as accessible and barrier-free as possible. Removing and reducing societal barriers is an ongoing process, and our efforts to make the congress more accessible should also be understood as a work in progress.

Nevertheless, we want to communicate as early as possible which barriers we are addressing in order to make it easier for participants to plan their visit. This page is intended to serve as a living document that will continue to grow through ongoing contributions. We are committed to keeping you informed about the accessibility improvements that have already been implemented.

We believe that an accessible congress benefits everyone and contributes to a better congress experience for all participants. That is why accessibility is a key priority for us in Mainz and will be considered as comprehensively as possible throughout the event.

If you have any accessibility-related questions, requests, or specific needs, please contact our team:

barrierearm.dgskongress2026(at)uni-mainz.de

For all other questions and general enquiries, please continue to contact the Congress Office:

dgskongress2026(at)uni-mainz.de

How can I find my way around the campus?

• Interactive campus map (LINK)
• Download accessible campus map (PDF)
• Information page on accessible campus navigation (LINK)

Maps of the campus for orientation during the congress week will be included in the programme booklet and will soon also be available for download from the congress website. We are currently developing a clearly visible on-site signage system.

At maps.uni-mainz.de you will find an interactive map that allows you to search for specific rooms or start route guidance. A room directory with additional detailed information is also available.

How do I get to the campus? How do I get around the city?

The City of Mainz provides an information page, "Mobility – Accessible Mainz", with further digital and local orientation services, including a free audio city tour to help visitors navigate the city.

General information on travelling to the campus can be found on the relevant information page.

Additional accessibility information for travelling to the campus

Public Transport: Information page of Mainzer Mobilität – "Travelling with Mobility Assistance"

Stops: All public transport stops around the campus and throughout the city centre are accessible.

Buses: All buses are low-floor vehicles equipped with ramps for wheelchair users. Simply signal the driver when boarding.

Trams: Most trams are low-floor vehicles with step-free access and ramps. Services operated by vehicles with steps are indicated on the digital departure displays by either a dot or a crossed-out wheelchair symbol.

Many stops are equipped with Digital Passenger Information Displays (DFI) and/or Mobility Information Columns. Both include a button that activates an audio announcement of the next departures.

The Mobility Information Columns provide all information in a digital, accessibility-oriented format.
(Source: Mainzer Mobilität FAQ)

Car: Campus access is possible via the main entrance on Koblenzer Straße or the barrier system on Albert Schweitzer Street using automatic licence plate recognition. If your vehicle is authorised, the barrier opens automatically. Each vehicle receives a free annual allowance of 30 hours of campus access. Parking on campus is limited.

Free parking without entering the campus is available near Bruchweg Stadium, Dr.-Martin-Luther-King-Weg (49° 59′ 59.845″ N, 8° 14′ 48.289″ E), and Dahlheimer Weg (49° 59′ 19.648″ N, 8° 14′ 10.802″ E).

Further information on campus access is available here.

Bicycle: It is also possible to travel to campus by bicycle without bringing your own. By registering with the local bike-sharing service meinRad, bicycles can be rented from numerous stations throughout Mainz. Rental stations are available, among other places, at Mainz Central Station and on the university campus.

How can I make my presentation accessible?

The Guidelines for Accessible Presentations are intended to help speakers make their presentations more accessible to all participants, particularly people with visual, hearing, or processing impairments.

Guidelines for Accessible Presentations (LINK)