Organising an accessible and Inclusive event

Event organisers are responsible for ensuing your event is accessible and inclusive for everyone. When event holders plan for accessibility, it has universal benefits for all attendees, including:

	People with disability
	Families and young children
	Seniors
	People with temporary impairment through injury or illness
	People with language barriers
	People with other access needs such as walkers or trolleys.

Accessible events include:

• ​Physical access; including the location of event in consideration to public transport and availability of suitable parking such as ACROD bays, drop-off/pick-up points and bus bays 

• Availability of accessible toilets

• Continuous, level pathway to and around your event (e.g. ensure there is ramp access if there are stairs and that pathways are obstacle-free)

• Clear signage and good lighting

• Availability of seating and resting spots

• Sound amplification for speeches (such as microphone/speakers) 

• Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN) interpreting and audio descripting (requires planning in the event budget)

• Ensuring event staff are confident in assisting people with disability
   

For more information on creating an inclusive and accessible event, see Developing a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and download this comprehensive Accessible and Inclusive Events: Checklist.