Accessible Conferences

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How to arrange an accessible conference. The topic is particularly relevant to those of us who organize conferences. My objective is to show why we have to do an accessible event and how we can do it.

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How to arrange an accessible conference

Benefits of accessible conferences

What is accessibility

How to arrange an accessible conference

STRUCTURE

Everyone should be able to participate

BENEFITS OF ACCESSIBLE CONFERENCES

Assume that everyone has different limitations

Who gains ?

EVERYBODY

WHAT IS ACCESSIBILITY

Ramp Bathroom

We do moreWe can do more

DESIGN FOR ALL

Information

Equipment

Furniture

Transport

Writing conference invitations

HOW TO ARRANGE AN ACCESSIBLE CONFERENCE

Choosing conference premises

Advice and tips

Other points to think about

Planning conference programmes

Choosing conference premises

The same entrance

Indoors

Place wide enough where vehicles can stop

Parking for disabled people

Passable for people using wheelchairs

Access without barriers

Access to all facilities

Choosing conference premises

Conference rooms

Group rooms

Writing conferences invitations

1ST. TRANSNATIONAL SEMINAREUROPEAN NETWORK ON UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY

 ZARAGOZA, 18 mayo 2010Centro Joaquín Roncal – Calle San Braulio, 5-7, 50003 Zaragoza

BOOKING FORM Use one form per person, complete and return before 13/05/2010 to: innovacionsocial@aragon.es

 

Name and details of person attending the convention

Name:

Job title:

Organisation:

Adress:Postcode:Tel: Fax:

E-mail:      

Any other special needsMobility problems, wheelchair use...:

Special dietary requirements (e.g. gluten free or nut allergy):

Personal Asistant:

Documentation in digital form on a USB or easily-read:

A sign language interpreter, audio description or audio equipment:

Information about Programme, Accomodation and premises http://aragoninclusion.wordpress.com/

Breaks

Planning conference programmes

People may need a rest

1ST. TRANSNATIONAL SEMINAREUROPEAN NETWORK ON UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY

-Social labour insertion of people with special needs-ZARAGOZA

18 MAY 2010

 09.00 Register09.30 Welcoming10.00 Round Table I: Inclusive Measures10.55 Round Table II: Access to employment11.50 Coffee12.00 Conclusions13.00 Lunch 14.50 Round Table III: Corporativa social responsability15:40 Conclusions17.30 Visit to the Aljaferia Palace

20.00 Dinner

Involve the speakers

Other points to think about

Programme timing

Speaking straight to the microphone

Speaking clearly

Describing all the pictures, reading the words of power-point

During the meetingInform about resources, food and drinks, formats

Avoid strongly-smelling flowers or perfumes

Indicate the different rooms of the meeting

IS OUR ROOM ACCESSIBLE?