Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings and Events

Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings and Events

Date created:

2018

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Built Environment, Information and Communication
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English
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Learn how to plan your meetings to ensure persons with disabilities can participate.

This guide will help you set up your meetings so people with disabilities can participate, including selecting a venue, planning the schedule and setting up the room. There is information on setting the time, transportation considerations, promoting the event and registration. It also covers an overview of accessible communications and materials, such as arranging for American Sign Language interpreters and providing CART captioning. Checklists are included in every section for quick reference.

About this resource

This guide provides an an overview of considerations and helpful checklists when planning an event, including scheduling, the venue, promotions, communications, and accommodations.

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