Presenters must be aware of the needs of their audience. General tips are provided in this section, or explore more detailed information in Accessibility Guidelines for...
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Tips for Presenters
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Formats for Announcements and Messages
Use multiple methods and formats to communicate any changes in schedules, room assignments, presenters, etc. Email, text message, social media channels, telephone-accessed schedule...
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The Inspection Team
Sites should be inspected by you as the meeting planner and by people with disabilities who have a user’s perspective. Ideally, your site selection team will include someone with a...
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Accessible Classroom Style
This set-up is very helpful when participants need a surface to take notes and refer to materials. Use the accessible chevron style (next section below) whenever possible, but if...
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Access Stations For Conferences
For large conferences attended by many people with disabilities, it is a good idea to have an access station or booth staffed during conference hours. The staff should be familiar...
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Using Audio Recording
Audio recording is another alternative to printed material. Some people with learning and cognitive disabilities can only use audio recordings. Such audio recordings can be made...
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Formatting Printed Material
To maximize legibility of printed materials, use: A san-serif font, such as Arial or Helvetica Narrow text columns rather than wide ones, and right margins that are...
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Hearing Loss Later in Life
As people age, the likelihood they will experience hearing loss increases. Elders who are beginning to lose their hearing may need accommodations for the first time in their lives....
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Disability Etiquette 101 Video
Disability Etiquette 101: This video, produced by Rachel Roff, answers many common questions about interacting with persons with disabilities.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Who We Are NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of...
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Mental Health America (MHA)
About Us Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness...
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AbleData Factsheet: Socially Assistive Robots
According to the World Health Organization, 450 million people worldwide are currently affected by mental health conditions, and one in four people ultimately will be in their...
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§ 36.302 Modifications in policies, practices, or procedures
◼ 12. Amend § 36.302 by adding paragraph (g) to read as follows: § 36.302 Modifications in policies, practices, or procedures. * * * * * (g) Reasonable modifications for...
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B. Survey and Review of Polling Place Locations
expense pursuant to Texas Election Code § 43.034(c) and the political subdivision’s preferred polling place is not accessible and cannot be made accessible on Election Day through the use of temporary...
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Portable ramp - step 6 inches or less
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Remove post (increase clear width at double leaf doors)
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Problem Three (Protruding Objects)
Problem Three: The bottom of a set of stairs is open and voters who are blind or have vision loss can hit their head on the underside of the stairs. Solution: Provide a detectable...
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Brailling Printed Materials
To locate a resource to transcribe printed materials into hardcopy Braille, call local organizations that serve people who are blind or have low vision, independent living centers,...
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Food Allergies and Sensitivities
According to FARE (Food Allergy and Research Education) “Fifteen million Americans have food allergies – and they are eager to find restaurants [and other venues] that can...
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Captioning Audio/Visual Materials
The best way to use captioned audio/visual materials is to purchase or use videos that already have closed captions. If this is not possible or videos must be produced in-house,...
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Seton EZ-Roll Sign Stanchion Systems - Parking Sign PP244
Grab the nylon loop handle and roll sign smoothly along on the wheels at the base Fill the 24" base with sand or water to withstand wind gusts of up to 40...
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F216.1 General
Temporary, 7 days or less, signs shall not be required to comply with F216. 4. ...
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216.1 General
Temporary, 7 days or less, signs shall not be required to comply with 216. 4....
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216.1 General
Temporary, 7 days or less, signs shall not be required to comply with 216. 4....
