Note: Technology is constantly changing and many of the tools listed below are gradually being replaced by newer devices. For the most up-to-date details on regulations, proposed...
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Telephones
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Television and Videos
The Television Decoder Circuitry Act of 1990 requires that all televisions with screens 13 inches or larger sold after July 1, 1993, have built-in closed caption decoders. The...
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Assistive Listening Systems
The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) outlines several situations that can create listening challenges for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, including too much...
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Speech To Text Translation Services
Another way of making spoken information accessible to some people who are Deaf or hard of hearing is through the use of speech-to-text services such as Communication Access...
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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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Access Stations For Conferences
Participants can then go to the access station to arrange interpreters for other workshops or events....
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Access to Printed or Visual Materials
Use the registration form to ask participants which format they prefer (see the section on Pre-Event Attendee Registration and Communications)....
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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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Producing Printed Material in Large Print
Many people with visual disabilities have some sight and can read large print. Large print material can be produced by using a photo copier or a computer where an 18-point type size...
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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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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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Electronic File(s) As An Alternate Format
A growing number of people who are blind or have low vision prefer to receive materials in electronic format (on computer disk, USB drive, or by email). Some people listen to the...
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Ensuring Online Files and Documents are Accessible
Eliminating barriers in information technology is addressed by the ADA. Documents and online content should be accessible and optimized for screen readers and other assistive...
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On-Site Readers
Sometimes, in spite of great planning, there is last-minute material that does not get converted into alternate formats. If this happens, designate people to serve as on-site...
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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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Orienting Attendees to the Meeting Space
To help orient attendees with vision disabilities to the meeting location, it may be useful to provide some descriptive information. This may include “big picture” information – the...
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Invisible Wounds: Emerging Promising Practices for Meeting Planners
Advertise the availability of these seats and make sure event staff know about them....
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Personal Assistants and Service Animals
Collect information about personal assistants and service animals during the registration process so you can plan the physical space and attendee materials, as well as train event staff....
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Special needs request form
□ Distribute a comprehensive special needs request form with the pre-registration materials when pre-registration is required for a public or employee meeting, training or event....
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Tips for Presenters
Tips for Preparing Your Presentation and Content: Work closely with the event planners to learn more about your potential audience, and be prepared to modify your material or presentation...
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Tips for Attendees
Self-advocacy remains the best way to ensure that an event will meet your needs....
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ACCESSMAT® - EN - Beach accessibility mats
AccessMat® is a lightweight and durable 100% polyester roll out matting system specifically developed to create a permanent or temporary route for individuals of all abilities (pedestrians...
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Access Trax: Accessible Beach and Outdoor Event Mats
Access Trax® is the only modular, foldable, ADA-compliant portable pathway empowering people of all abilities to safely and easily access outdoor terrains such as sand, grass,...
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AccessRec AccessMat Beach Access Mat System
AccessMat™ Beach Access Mats have been specifically developed for use in permanent or temporary recreation access applications. ...