Accessible Information Exchange: Meeting on a Level Playing Field

Accessible Room Set-Up

Once an accessible site is selected, it is essential that the meeting room furniture be arranged to allow everyone to fully participate. An accessible floor plan is one in which people who use mobility devices (e.g., wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches, canes) can maneuver throughout and use the amenities independently; people who are blind or have low vision can navigate easily and safely; people who are deaf or have hearing loss can use assistive listening systems and see speakers, interpreters, and captioning; and all participants feel comfortable and ready to be engaged in discussion. Arranging an Accessible Meeting Space