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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Ensuring Online Files and Documents are Accessible
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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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Considerations When Hiring an Interpreter
In an extremely large event where cameras are used to put the speaker on a large screen, the interpreter should be on screen as well to ensure that everyone using the interpreter is able...
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Printable Room Layouts
Each layout below is available as a printable PDF. You can include layouts as an addendum to your facility contract, provide them in a pre-meeting with facility and banquet staff,...
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Using Qualified Interpreters
Many people with hearing and speech disabilities use sign language as their primary means of communication and use interpreters to communicate with people who don’t sign....
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Site Selection
You should always ask about the accessibility of facilities when considering event venues....
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Communicating With Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Event and facility staff should receive guidance and training on how to interact with your attendees (see customer service training materials)....
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Accessible Theater Style
Increase the amount of accessible seating based on the known or anticipated number of people using mobility devices at your event. Remove two chairs for each wheelchair space....
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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 at sporting venues. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Similarly, one trade association representing venues estimated that the cost for a professional stenographer at a sporting event runs between $500 and $1,000 per game or event, the cost...
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Captioning at sporting venues. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Question 52: The Department is aware that several major stadiums that host sporting events, including National Football League football games at Fed Ex Field in Prince Georges County, Maryland...
- Access Trax: Accessible Beach and Outdoor Event Mats
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The Presentation Area / Speaker’s Platform Design and Considerations
Two layouts are provided here, and either could be adapted for additional presentation elements. Both layouts incorporate presentation screens that are easily viewed from all...
- Spectrum Industries Inc. Freedom One Sit-to-Stand Lectern
- Spectrum Industries Inc. Freedom One Sit-to-Stand Lectern™
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Finding Sign Language Interpreters
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): RID is the national certifying body for interpreters and all nationally certified interpreters are required to maintain...
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§ 35.160(e) Sports stadiums
(e) Sports stadiums. One year after the effective date of this regulation, sports stadiums that have a seating capacity of 25,000 or more shall provide captioning on the scoreboards...
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Telephones
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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Accessibility survey
□ Prior to committing to a meeting/event site, evaluate the accessibility of the facility that will be used for any aspect of the meeting/event....
- ACCESSMAT® - EN - Beach accessibility mats
- Boddingtons GrassCarpet™ Grass Protection Matting
- Make A Hero - 'The Movement' - Adaptive Sports Film
- AccessRec DuraDeck 2 Molded Plastic Mat Ground Surface
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Accommodations for Deaf Individuals or Those Experiencing Hearing Loss
Auditory and spoken information needs to be accessible to people whose disabilities affect communication, including people who are Deaf or hard of hearing and those with speech...