Accessible Conferences
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How to arrange an accessible conference
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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.
Transcript of Accessible Conferences
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: [email protected]
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?
