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Five ways to make your meetup more accessible

Small changes that make a big difference, most of them free.

Accessibility at events is often about information. Tell people what to expect before they arrive, and many barriers disappear.

  • Describe the venue: steps, lifts, toilets and quiet spaces.
  • Use a microphone, even in a small room.
  • Share slides before the talk starts.
  • Offer food that covers common diets.
  • Publish the schedule with break times.

Venue pages on acon list facilities such as step-free access and a quiet room.