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Checklist for Disability Friendly Conference
[] Website is accessibility-friendly
- [] Do a thorough analysis of the PyCon India 2019 site with Accessibility Checking tools such as AChecker with every major updates . (https://achecker.ca/checker/index.php)
[] During registration, a textbox to specify their needs. We will accommodate requests on a best efforts basis.
[] Allow for a caretaker to accompany them
[] Information on limitations and the capabilities of the conference
[] Kindly ensure the accessibility of text in the promotional materials (like posters, brochures) that you circulate before the conference.
[] Any pdf / ppt / word documents (soft copy) circulated to the participants shall follow the accessibility standards (atleast all images have alt text, proper section headings).
[] The presence of blinking text can be avoided in the presentation / announcements. (Mostly they are not accessible).
[] Wheelchair accessible main entrance, meeting rooms and lunch area
[] Make sure that the wheelchair ramps are not blocked by any parked vehicles etc.
- [] Maybe no parking signs near the ramps?
[] Wheelchair restrooms near meeting rooms
[] Are doorways and important routes at least 32 inches wide?
[] Podium is accessible on wheelchair.
[] Empty spaces in front and back of meeting rooms for wheelchair users
[] Rooms set aside for attendees to rest?
[] Does the venue have Braille labeling, especially in elevators?
[] Plenty of direction signage with optional distance information.
[] The sign boards shall be designed with good contrast between background and foreground so that its visible clearly.
[] Proper lighting in the pathways can make the navigation easier.
[] Curb cuts to move from pavement to road
[] Keep the pathways obstacle free
[] Avoid spotlights, loud music, strobe lighting or strong smells in the presentation room or other conference/social areas
[] Provide layout information and the session schedule in advance.
[] Gather information on local emergency doctors, hospital facilities
[] Make lapel mic available for people with disabilities
[] Keep a few chairs reserved in the front for people with visual and hearing disabilities
[] The printed session schedule should also be available electronically, in large print, and if possible Braille (1 Braille copy is sufficient).
[] In the audience with vision impairments, remind presenters that all slides, videos and visual demos will need to be described as part of the spoken presentation.
[] volunteers to help with slide advancement
[] If there is any video displayed, kindly ensure presence of Closed Captions. (CC).
[] A dedicated contact number to call in case of any need or issue.
[] Enough volunteers to help visually impaired attendees to read out signs
[] Volunteers/Office Bearers should be sensitivised to the needs of the Physically Challenged and Neural Divergents.
[] Collect the feedback from the participants with disabilities so that the best practices can be emulated in future events as well.