Making an event accessible for people with disabilities requires ten focus points. The foundation is physical access: a ramp or lift for wheelchairs and proper toilets on the ground floor. Provide parking spaces close to the entrance, including disabled parking. Make signage clear with high contrast and symbols. Provide audiovisual aids: sound amplification, subtitles and sign-language interpreters for deaf attendees.
Think of seating for those who want to rest in between. Offer a quiet room for those bothered by overstimulation. Provide inclusive catering: vegetarian, allergy-friendly, halal and kosher. Have information ready beforehand: maps and programme in large print and digitally accessible. Communicate before the event and ask attendees what they need. Train the team to actively support attendees.
This feels obvious for forward-thinking companies, but many events still miss this. Live Impact integrates accessibility into every event design.