Conference Accessibility Resources
Conference accessibility resources to assist organizers and participants in having a virtual or in-person conference that is accessible and welcoming to the disability community.
Welcome to the Conference Accessibility Resource Library!
Thank you to our partners at JPMorgan Chase for supporting us in the developing these resources!
General Accessibility and Etiquette Guides
Below are some general strategies and tips that will help assure the environment and speakers are accessible to an audience inclusive of people with disabilities.
Preview the guides with the thumbnail images below, or use the links beneath them to download these accessible PDFs.
Note on our Recommended Accessibility Providers list: WID does not receive compensation for promoting these providers, or from referring others to them. They are providers that we use and trust in our own work, and a good place to start your search. We encourage you to research and ensure you choose a provider that meets the needs of your company or organization!
Plain Language Guidelines
Below are some resources about the importance of plain language. Plain language is typically recommended as an accessibility measure to benefit people with cognitive disabilities.
However, it has been found that these guidelines help everyone to better understand your materials. We recommend using plain language as much as possible, regardless of your audience.
Preview the guides with the thumbnail images below, or use the links beneath them to download these accessible PDFs.
Video Tutorials
Platform-Specific Accessibility
When hosting an online or hybrid event, your choice of platform will impact how you include accessibility features and accommodations.
Preview the guides with the thumbnail images below, or use the links beneath them to download these accessible PDFs.
External Resource List
Virtual Conference Best Practices
- Making Your Conference Accessible - American Evaluation Association
- Internet Accessibility Best Practices - FDA
- Making Your Virtual Conference Accessible - Rooted in Rights
- Web Conference Accessibility - Meeting One
- How to Design and Deliver an Accessible Website - Accessibility Online
- COVID-19 Accessibility Tools - DisabilityIN
- Accessibility Video Conferencing - University of Michigan
- Accessibility in Video Conferencing & Remote Meetings - Drake Music
- Accessible Event Checklist - Cornell University
Windows
- Microsoft Accessibility Features - Microsoft.com
macOS
- Accessibility Features - Apple.com
Zoom
- Zoom Accessibility Page - Zoom.us
- Zoom Accessibility - Rutgers University
- Accessibility Features in Zoom - University Information
Technology Services - Accessible Virtual Meetings- deque
Google Meet
- Google Meet Accessibility - Google.com
- How to Turn on Accessibility Services - Google.com
Webex
- Accessibility - Webex
- Webex Accessibility - Cerium Networks
Microsoft Teams
- Accessibility Overview - Microsoft Teams
- Accessibility Support - Microsoft Teams
Adobe Connect
- Accessibility Whitepaper - Adobe Connect
Need more hands-on support with your event?
We can help! Check out our Conference and Event Accessibility Services on our Accessibility Solutions and Universal Design Solutions page.