Employers

GUIDE

Hosting accessible and inclusive in-person meetings and events

People with disability should be able to access and participate in meetings and events on an equal basis. Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity when people meet together in a work context is not only relevant if you have employees with disability, but also when you coordinate external meetings or events with people whose particular needs you may not be aware of.

This guide provides information on:

  • ensuring that the venue for a meeting or event is accessible
  • ensuring that participants can access appropriate transport to attend the meeting or event
  • ensuring that the invitation to an event is accessible, inclusive and supports requests for reasonable adjustments
  • arranging an Auslan interpreter and live captioning
  • accessible and inclusive media, presentations and technology
  • accessible and inclusive meeting and event materials
  • arranging the venue layout so that it is accessible and inclusive
  • ensuring activities and games are accessible and inclusive
  • arranging catering that is accessible and inclusive.