Organizers of the Summit are proposing an agenda that creates an environment of linking arms. We will focus on what kind of dialogue takes place as well as how that dialogue takes place. Regional caucuses will develop an action strategy that can be implemented post-Summit. A major effort is underway to eliminate any barriers to participation, such as money, childcare and physical needs. We are seeking scholarship donations for activists' travel, lodging and registration.
Participants can pay sliding scale registration fees or volunteer and waive fees.
On-site childcare is offered free of charge. NOW's national committee on disability rights is already reviewing accommodations and materials to ensure full participation. Sign language interpreters will be available. Women of color have shaped the feminist movement from its inception in this country, yet the public face of feminism is often seen as white. The role of women of color in NOW will undoubtedly be an area of exploration in the Summit and afterward.