Use the checklists below to properly plan for program and venue accessibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The building location and event space or meeting room should be accessible to all attendees. Choose a location with accessible entrances, ramps, elevators, and restrooms. If your event is taking place in a grassy area, consider potential pathways for individuals in wheelchairs (wide, smooth, level, and void of hazards or obstructions) and key areas of equal access to the event itself (i.e., if flooring or Astroturf needs to be laid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The room, seating, and aisle spacing should be arranged so that attendees who are blind, have low vision, or use a wheelchair or other mobility devices are able to move about safely and independently. Furniture should be arranged to allow for ease of travel through pathways that are free of hazards and\/or protruding objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If tables or desks are used, ensure that adjustable height options are available upon request and clear pathways exist between tables that would accommodate individuals utilizing wheelchairs or other mobility devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, if serving food and beverages, consider table height and whether an individual utilizing a wheelchair would be able to reasonably access service tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The number of chairs removed for wheelchairs depends on the total seating refer to Wheelchair locations should be integrated with the general seating areas and a companion seat should be available next to each wheelchair location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assembly areas with fixed seating, e.g., theaters, stadiums, etc., must provide a range of built-in seating locations to allow people using wheelchairs to choose where to position themselves to view activities and\/or performances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additional considerations for individuals with mobility concerns include considering pathways (free of stairs, protruding objects, slopes, and ability to maneuver around desks, tables, and chairs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n