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Background BBB introduced automatic closed captions in version 2.6. Both options for manual and automatic closed captions exist which can be confusing. The automatic transcription is only available for browsers that support Speech Recognition (Google Chrome, ...

This training is run when requested by XR Disabled Rebel Network (DRN) - please contact xr.inclusion@protonmail.com. Slides from this training can be viewed here. Also see the Facebook page of XR Disabled Rebel Network (DRN).

This event has passed - here is a summary page to collate the Feedback and Learning To be as inclusive as possible, a subsidy is available to Rebels who may find it difficult to meet the costs of travel, such as those with accessibility needs or who are on a...

This event has passed - here is a summary page to collate the Feedback and Learning More details and timings will be added here as they become available. Also please note that these plans are subject to change at short notice. We will release detailed timi...

Roadtake team (yellow High viz) with a lead Steward (Pink high-viz) holding a roadtake banner outside Farnborough Airport. Roadtake teams usually operate as a small team with one lead (often a Lead Steward). Where available we wear yellow high-viz jackets. ...

We have a number of Zoom sessions where we will go through various aspects of Roadtaking and give you a chance to ask questions. We recommend all Roadtake crew also attend Stewards General Training, or a face to face session at an event. We aim to run online ...

For general points see What to bring with you when Stewarding Especially: comfortable shoes clothing layers (you can become warm whilst mvoing about, colder when standing still) Water bottle Note that Roadtaking is a physical mobile role. It is best to avoi...

See section on Planning & Stewarding a March

The material on this page is for those planning to train others as Roadtake Crew. These training slide packs are available for you to adapt as required for your own training sessions. Materials are constantly being developed and improved so please ensure you ...

Broadcast-only channels are for sharing key information to your group and supporters, to mobilise people to attend actions, events and training. This page offers guidance in setting up, running, and creating messages for a broadcast channel Setting up a broadc...

When information is consistent in visual appearance, language and formatting, it is easier to understand and disseminate. It becomes instantly recognisable as the XR voice and it fits within the wider context of the movement, lending it strength. Design See th...

It can feel overwhelming for small local groups to start a Media & Messaging working group as it involves a wide range of skills that your rebels may not have. Fear not! As well as the resources in this shelf of the Toolkit, there are experienced rebels in you...

A blurb is a short description of what is happening on your livestream to get people to watch it. You need to prepare it in advance, save it on your phone (notes app, as a text message...) so when you're ready to go live, you'll only have to copy and paste it....

Technically, you only need a phone. But we're going to explain how you can make the whole experience more comfortable, especially if you're planning on livestreaming full days of action. Phone Before the action: install all the updates make sure you're logged...

Before the action Take some notes on a very small piece of paper (you don’t want to read from it, just write a few bullet points): What do you want to talk about? Have a few facts ready During the action 🔹 Introduce yourself You can start in ‘selfie mode’ (i...

Capture the action: banners, show number of people, try different points of view of the action if possible (but move slowly to avoid having a shaky image). If you are filming speeches, go to the front to film. Avoid filming the public faces (go behind them if ...

Minimum 30 minutes Go live for 30 minutes minimum. It will give people time to connect and follow the action. Most social media platforms will send out a notification to tell your followers you’re going live. But the platforms don’t like lots of consecutive st...

We recently received the following question (shortened for brevity): The XR advocacy of Citizens’ Assemblies baffles me. There was one on Climate Change in 2019 and others on Adult Social Care, Future of Scotland, National Assembly for Wales, Congestion & Air ...

Banners We have different size banners for different roads (5m, 8m typical). Place banners where traffic naturally stops (Stop signs, traffic lights, pedestrian crossings). Always have banner message facing out to the traffic that is being blocked. Banner Plac...

Different teams wear specific high-viz tabards so you can easily spot them in a crowd and find the right crew that you need. General Steward Lead Steward, coordinating a small team of Stewards Special Task Steward. Designated at an event, for example could...