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Preparing for an Inclusive Virtual Event or Meeting

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Prepare in advance (2-4 Weeks Before the Event)

  • Provide your content to the ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter. 
  • Provide all materials and PowerPoint slides in an electronic format, share via email, chat function, post on a website before the event, and create a short URL. 
  • Ensure that any voting, polling, or other forms of participation are accessible.
  • Provide alternative ways for attendees to participate. 
  • Have printed copies of materials ready and available (Use accessible san serif large fonts such as Helvetica, Arial, or Verdana) for attendees. 

Please reference the following Best Accessibility Practices Articles to help you create and deliver a presentation that considers the audience's varied abilities and will maximize participation for everyone. 

Accommodations

If additional accommodations are required, you may be contacted. For more generalized accommodation needs, students may notify the Online Accessibility Center or Campus Accessibility Center and faculty and staff may reach out to their HR business partner or [email protected].

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