A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings

Interacting with People With Disabilities

Preparing yourself, your team, and your facilities for meetings, events and conferences that are accessible to those with disabilities will likely result in delivering even better customer service and a better experience for all attendees. To best prepare, you will want not only technical requirements but also the soft skills to support your event. The Guide authors recommend the following resources:

• Tips for Interacting With People With Disabilities, by June Kailes  

• Choosing Words With Dignity, by the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

• Disability Etiquette: Tips on Interacting With People With Disabilities, by the United Spinal Association