Museum Accessibility Helping Patrons Who Are Blind to See Your Exhibitions

Audio description (AD), a relatively inexpensive and readily available technology, broadens the museum experience for all people and particularly for patrons who cannot see or have low vision. Experience the verbal and aural techniques …

Accessibility Resources

Download a PDF copy of these resources. Please note that these resources are not intended to endorse one organization or another, nor are they meant to be comprehensive. If you want to learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act …

Guidelines for Site Accessibility at In-Person Events

Download a PDF copy of this guide. Physical access to and around your facility If you are hosting the public at an event, it is important to understand potential barriers for people with physical disabilities in getting into and around …

Guidelines for Accessible Event Invitation and Outreach

Download a PDF copy of this guide. Whether you are hosting a meeting, workshop, or seminar, there will be some form of invitation. This invitation, and all event communication, should be as accessible as possible, whether issued on paper, …

Communications Tip Sheet for Events

Download a PDF copy of this guide. Understanding Effective Communication The ADA requires that Title II entities (state and local governments) and Title III entities (businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public) …

Accessibility Guidelines for In-Person and Virtual Meetings, Seminars, and Workshops

Download a PDF copy of this guide. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all meetings, seminars, and workshops must be accessible to participants with disabilities. This applies to both in-person and virtual events. Fundamental …

Accessible Communications Guidelines

Advisors: Alex Ying Chen, Bojana Coklyat, Sky Cubacub, Dawn Koceja, and Emmanuel Von Schack Download a PDF version of this guide. Introduction Over sixty million adults in the United States, or one in four Americans, live with a …

Guidelines for Site Accessibility at Virtual Events

Download a PDF copy of this guide. As virtual events continue to expand, it is important to understand potential barriers that can arise for people with disabilities. There are a variety of platforms available for hosting events, and they …

Stories of Inclusion: Responding to Visitors with Cognitive, Developmental and Emotional Disabilities

In this recorded webinar, accessibility experts and advocates explore the issues, challenges, and successes of addressing the needs and expectations of visitors and families of visitors with cognitive, developmental, and emotional di…

How to Procure Digital Services with Accessibility in Mind

As you commission a website, mobile app, experiential multimedia piece, or other digital interactive, it is critical to incorporate accessibility and inclusive design considerations throughout the process. Weaving inclusion-based goals …

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