Title: New WordCamp ticket registration fields Author: Corey McKrill Published: March 28, 2018 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coreymckrill/) [Corey McKrill](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coreymckrill/) 6:02 pm _on_ March 28, 2018   # New WordCamp ticket registration fields This week we added three new fields that will appear on the registration form when purchasing/claiming any ticket on a WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). site. The first two fields relate to special situations that organizers should know about: * Do you have a life-threatening allergy that would affect your experience at WordCamp? * Do you require special accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter or wheelchair access, to participate in WordCamp? If the attendee answers “Yes” to either of these questions, a notification email will automatically be sent to the WordCamp organizer, directing them to follow the guidelines in one of these Handbook pages: * [Life-threatening allergies](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/wordcamp-organizer/planning-details/selling-tickets/life-threatening-allergies/) * [Requests for special accommodations](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/wordcamp-organizer/first-steps/inclusive-and-welcoming-events/#requests-for-special-accommodations) The third field relates to the event Code of ConductCode of Conduct “A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party.” - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_of_conduct): * Do you agree to follow the event Code of Conduct? This question will include a link to the Code of Conduct page on the site, if it is still the same page that was automatically generated when the WordCamp site was first created. This field just has a “Yes” checkbox. If the box is not checked, the site visitor will not be able to purchase/claim the ticket. (Note that for WordCamps that currently have open ticket sales, there is no need for attendees to go back and retroactively check the box.) To see if the text associated with these new fields has been translated for your locale yet, check the [WordCamp.org translation project](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/meta/wordcamp). Thanks to [@andreamiddleton](https://profiles.wordpress.org/andreamiddleton/) and [@iandunn](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iandunn/) for help getting these enhancements up and running. ### Share this: * [ Threads ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2018/03/28/new-wordcamp-ticket-registration-fields/?share=threads) * [ Mastodon ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2018/03/28/new-wordcamp-ticket-registration-fields/?share=mastodon) * [ Bluesky ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2018/03/28/new-wordcamp-ticket-registration-fields/?share=bluesky) * [ Facebook ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2018/03/28/new-wordcamp-ticket-registration-fields/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2018/03/28/new-wordcamp-ticket-registration-fields/?share=x) * [ LinkedIn ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2018/03/28/new-wordcamp-ticket-registration-fields/?share=linkedin) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2018%2F03%2F28%2Fnew-wordcamp-ticket-registration-fields%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d5c3f2d93d1a7622578bf02f19b91bce32e642cf2962e04ab559fbc0ae333359? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 2. [Andrea Middleton](https://profiles.wordpress.org/andreamiddleton/) 12:20 am _on_ March 29, 2018 3. Just a note that the allergy and special accommodations question “flow” is set up in this way because we’re intentionally trying to minimize the amount of medical information we’re storing in wordcamp.org databases. Medical information is highly sensitive from a data privacy standpoint. 4. We’re working on a list of data privacy best practices for WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). organizers which will include advice on how to handle sensitive information like this, in ways that will work well with GDPR, HIPAA, etc. Stay tuned! 🙂 5. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2e500695efc100122c68bdedb244ece6b4c0a5e9644c2a1f684bcc4f0bde46eb? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 6. [Mayo Moriyama](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mayukojpn/) 5:38 am _on_ April 5, 2018 7. [@coreymckrill](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coreymckrill/) Thank you for update! 8. About translation, we need context for the strings `Yes (we will contact you)` and `No`. For registration, we need to write both English and Japanese since we sell ticket also to non Japanese speakers. For other strings we can put both English and Japanese but `No` seems already used by other locations. 9. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9cc64cf0f650f165ac55f1294105259f82f2b72c4c24903a79af6d6cd1ad2a9a? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Corey McKrill](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coreymckrill/) 7:59 pm _on_ April 5, 2018 * Thanks [@mayukojpn](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mayukojpn/)! I have added context to the strings: * [https://meta.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/7040](https://meta.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/7040) 10. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9a5b8bb9b6aeed0459ad5fc927f1b1d0eada0803042a3f0ce45a43673ac1d3e6? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 11. [David Bisset](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dimensionmedia/) 12:06 pm _on_ April 5, 2018 12. Great additions. WCMIA has been asking the first two questions for a number of years, but the fact that these are now tied into an automatic system is fantastic! 13. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9cc64cf0f650f165ac55f1294105259f82f2b72c4c24903a79af6d6cd1ad2a9a? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 14. [Corey McKrill](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coreymckrill/) 9:53 pm _on_ April 5, 2018 15. Today [@adityakane](https://profiles.wordpress.org/adityakane/) mentioned to me that people translating these fields and related text for other languages might be confused by the term “special accommodations”, which could also be interpreted as having to do with lodging. He suggested using “accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility( commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) requests” or “needs” instead. If we used that wording, the question on the ticket registration form might say something like this: 16. > Do you have any accessibility needs, such as a sign language interpreter or > wheelchair access, to participate in WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, > locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're > one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one > another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).? 17. I personally think this would be a bit clearer, but I’m looking for feedback on this potential change, with regard to clarity, inclusivity, and translatability. 18. cc [@andreamiddleton](https://profiles.wordpress.org/andreamiddleton/) [@kcristiano](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kcristiano/) [@mayukojpn](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mayukojpn/) [@nukaga](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nukaga/) [@remediosgraphic](https://profiles.wordpress.org/remediosgraphic/) [@emanuel_blagonic](https://profiles.wordpress.org/emanuel_blagonic/) [@francina](https://profiles.wordpress.org/francina/) 19. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2e500695efc100122c68bdedb244ece6b4c0a5e9644c2a1f684bcc4f0bde46eb? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Mayo Moriyama](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mayukojpn/) 6:38 am _on_ April 6, 2018 * That’s good point! Actually we ja locale also got same wrong translate suggestion. * I’m not sure which phrase is the most common and natural for English speakers. For translators, adding a translator comment like “special accommodations: same meaning as accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both“ direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers).( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) needs” also works I think. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d13a1f5a6e7e0a7e1203eb93cdac41efdf19518abe1148ff7ee41958e2b34df0? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Kevin Cristiano](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kcristiano/) 11:51 am _on_ April 6, 2018 * [@coreymckrill](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coreymckrill/) I think your suggestion is good. My only thought is perhaps have it say * > Do you have any accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened > to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments > for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both“ > direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility > with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers).( > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) needs? For example, sign language > interpreter, wheelchair access, or captioning services to participate in > WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering > everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress > community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout > the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).? 20. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9cc64cf0f650f165ac55f1294105259f82f2b72c4c24903a79af6d6cd1ad2a9a? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 21. [Corey McKrill](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coreymckrill/) 12:55 am _on_ April 10, 2018 22. Thanks for the feedback, folks. Settled on 23. > Do you have any accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened > to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments > for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “ > direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility > with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers).( > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) needs, such as a sign language > interpreter or wheelchair access, to participate in WordCampWordCamp WordCamps > are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. > They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach > one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).? 24. … and this is now committed and deployedDeploy Launching code from a local development environment to the production web server, so that it's available to visitors.. 25. I also added the new questions/answers to the Attendee Info metaboxMetabox A post metabox is a draggable box shown on the post editing screen. Its purpose is to allow the user to select or enter information in addition to the main post content. This information should be related to the post in some way. so you can more easily see an attendee’s answers to these questions. Sorry for overlooking that before. ### Leave a Reply 󠀁[Cancel reply](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2018/03/28/new-wordcamp-ticket-registration-fields/?output_format=md#respond)󠁿 You must be [logged in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2018%2F03%2F28%2Fnew-wordcamp-ticket-registration-fields%2F&locale=en_US) to post a comment. # Post navigation [← Recap of the Diversity Outreach Speaker Training meeting on March 21st, 2018](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2018/03/27/recap-of-the-diversity-outreach-speaker-training-meeting-on-march-21st-2018/) [First Fundraising Meeting Notes →](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2018/03/30/first-fundraising-meeting-notes/)