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Inclusive Event Planning 101: Understanding Accessibility Barriers
In today’s blog post, I’d like to discuss the impact of accessibility barriers, stigma, and discrimination on audience members with disabilities, and how these challenges greatly affect the experience of those with disabilities when it comes to live, in-person and virtual events. Whether it be physical barriers that prevent access to the event space, negative attitudes and misconceptions towards individuals with disabilities, or discriminatory actions and practices, these experiences can make it difficult for audience members with disabilities to feel truly welcomed and included.
In this post, we’ll delve deeper into each of these three concepts, explore the ways in which they can manifest in events, and discuss potential solutions for creating more inclusive and accessible experiences for all. Hopefully, this post will provide valuable insights and inspire action toward creating more inclusive and equitable events for everyone.
Accessibility barriers
“Accessibility barriers” can take on many forms and can be found in various aspects of the environment in which the event takes place, such as physical barriers like venues that don’t have an access ramp to get inside, that are not fully wheelchair accessible, or that lack proper signage for individuals with visual…
