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The following responds to a question received during one of our structure workshops. In the workshop, we describe several roles that are common to name and assign in your organizing group's structure. The contents of this page include ideas from HUB team members on how group's we have been involved with encouraged team members to use their strengths, plus supported people in skilling up and branching off from their usual roles/tasks.
The following responds to a question received during one of our structure workshops. In the workshop, we describe several roles that are common to name and assign in your organizing group's structure. The contents of this page include ideas from HUB team members on how group's we have been involved with encouraged team members to use their strengths, plus supported people in skilling up and branching off from their usual roles/tasks.
== <p><span><span style="background-color: #d1f1ee;">Suggestions for Virtual Events  <ref>https://rootedinrights.org/how-to-make-your-virtual-meetings-and-events-accessible-to-the-disability-community/</ref>  </span></span></p> ==
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*Can people '''attend without an account on that platform? '''(i.e., Facebook Live, Instagram Live/Stories, YouTube).<br>
*If&nbsp;you’re hosting an event over video conferencing software (i.e. Zoom, Google Hangouts, or GoToMeeting); offer a''' '''dial-in by phone option.
*For people with limited or no access to internet at home. Be willing to share information offline too.
*Create a '''tip sheet for online platforms with directions. '''The tip sheet can include information, step-by-step, about how to use the platform(s).
*For more, see this [https://bighack.org/best-videoconferencing-apps-and-software-for-accessibility/ resource on video conferencing software for accessibility.]
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Invite and '''include disabled people '''and their needs
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*Include disabled people as speakers.
*Share what you are '''planning to do to increase event access'''.
*Budget to provide '''closed captioning, sign language interpretation and other language''' interpretation.&nbsp;
Live descriptions, captions and good audio are key for live streamed events.
*Make sure the service you’re using to host is '''compatible with assistive technology''', for example screen readers, and that it allows for computer-based listening/speaking and 'phone-based listening/speaking.
*Make sure your events are accessible to [https://www.assistiveware.com/learn-aac/7-ways-to-include-aac-users-in-conversation augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)] users. This requires offering''' multiple ways to participate''', answer questions, submit questions, and interact.
*Have an''' accessibility point person''' who can assist with access issues and technology concerns. Mention how to reach them at the beginning of your event.
*Wear a headset when presenting to improve''' '''audio quality, and try to have speakers limit background noise. It's helpful for speakers to state their name each time they speak for those with '''hearing impairments''' and the accuracy of the technology they rely on.
*Describe''' '''live scenarios and any images, read any text that appears on screen, and describe gestures for those with '''visual impairments'''.&nbsp;
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Share the''' format of the event and how long it plans to run'''&nbsp;
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*Check out the following resource on [https://inclusivedesignprinciples.org/ inclusive design principles] for the '''content of your event.'''
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Provide any written or visual '''materials ahead of time.'''&nbsp;
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*Use an [https://aoda.ca/what-are-accessible-formats/ accessible file format]
*Consider providing a '''glossary of terms''' that will be used during the event.
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Allow attendees to '''send questions and comments in advance.&nbsp;'''
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*Allow attendees to send questions and comments in advance. You can also share if attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during the event.
*Make it possible for people anonymously, or with their name and RSVP attached, to '''make access need requests.'''
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| style="width: 19.6976%; background-color: rgb(153, 225, 217); height: 74px;" | Build time for '''reflection/breaks''' into your event, as well as time for questions.
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*I.e. including accessibility, to help you prepare to plan the next one.
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Revision as of 23:55, 9 March 2023

The following responds to a question received during one of our structure workshops. In the workshop, we describe several roles that are common to name and assign in your organizing group's structure. The contents of this page include ideas from HUB team members on how group's we have been involved with encouraged team members to use their strengths, plus supported people in skilling up and branching off from their usual roles/tasks.

Suggestions for Virtual Events [1]

Internet access
  • Can people attend without an account on that platform? (i.e., Facebook Live, Instagram Live/Stories, YouTube).
  • If you’re hosting an event over video conferencing software (i.e. Zoom, Google Hangouts, or GoToMeeting); offer a dial-in by phone option.
  • For people with limited or no access to internet at home. Be willing to share information offline too.
  • Create a tip sheet for online platforms with directions. The tip sheet can include information, step-by-step, about how to use the platform(s).
  • For more, see this resource on video conferencing software for accessibility.

Invite and include disabled people and their needs

  • Include disabled people as speakers.
  • Share what you are planning to do to increase event access.
  • Budget to provide closed captioning, sign language interpretation and other language interpretation. 

Live descriptions, captions and good audio are key for live streamed events.

  • Make sure the service you’re using to host is compatible with assistive technology, for example screen readers, and that it allows for computer-based listening/speaking and 'phone-based listening/speaking.
  • Make sure your events are accessible to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users. This requires offering multiple ways to participate, answer questions, submit questions, and interact.
  • Have an accessibility point person who can assist with access issues and technology concerns. Mention how to reach them at the beginning of your event.
  • Wear a headset when presenting to improve audio quality, and try to have speakers limit background noise. It's helpful for speakers to state their name each time they speak for those with hearing impairments and the accuracy of the technology they rely on.
  • Describe live scenarios and any images, read any text that appears on screen, and describe gestures for those with visual impairments. 

Share the format of the event and how long it plans to run 

Provide any written or visual materials ahead of time. 

Allow attendees to send questions and comments in advance. 

  • Allow attendees to send questions and comments in advance. You can also share if attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during the event.
  • Make it possible for people anonymously, or with their name and RSVP attached, to make access need requests.
Build time for reflection/breaks into your event, as well as time for questions.


Offer channels to provide feedback about the event
  • I.e. including accessibility, to help you prepare to plan the next one.



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  1. ↑ https://rootedinrights.org/how-to-make-your-virtual-meetings-and-events-accessible-to-the-disability-community/
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