Accessible Programming Checklist
Before the Event
- Select an accessible location for the event (ramps, wide doorways, ample seating reconfigurable seating, bright lighting, nearby accessible parking, clear space to navigate around the room)
- Ensure pathways to the event are accessible
- Include a statement that explains how to request accommodations in pre-event publicity materials
- Utilize variety of formats for publicity (print, social media, accessible web flyers)
- Be mindful when choosing fonts for publicity materials
(WebAIM.org is an excellent resource to help with readability of typefaces and fonts)
The Day of the Event
- Provide information about restrooms, accessible seating, and paths of travel
- Consider designating some seating for disabled attendees
- Ensure speakers, including the audience if appropriate, use a microphone when speaking
- Use captions if video clips will be utilized
- Ensure that all people, including the audience if appropriate, use a microphone when speaking
- Use captions if video clips will be utilized
- Ensure speakers, including those with disabilities, will be able to participate in all aspects of the event
- Ensure that any and all visual material can be verbally described by the speaker (graphs, charts, image, etc)
- Provide, if resources permit, some large print copies of any physical handouts
- Provide straws if serving beverages
After the Event
- Arrange for any surveys or follow-up materials to be available in multiple formats
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Disability Access:
unthealth.edu/students/office-of-disability-access/index.html