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

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Disability Access:

www.unthsc.edu/ODA

ODA@unthsc.edu