Championing accessibility

Information to support event and activity planning

Disability Action Week is a chance to reflect on our progress and look at what we can all do to build a more accessible and inclusive state.

This year, you may like to run an event to share the importance of accessible communication and learn how to connect, include and empower people with disability.

Event ideas

• Encourage colleagues to learn about Key Word Signs.
• Feature the accessibility symbols and what they mean at a Disability Action Week morning tea.
• Invite a team member who may use screen reader technology to show how it works and the importance of accessible documents when using screen readers.
• Find a video on accessible communication to play at a lunchbox information session.
• Invite an expert to explain how Augmented and alternative communication (AAC devices) work and tips on communicating with a person who uses a AAC device.

Accessible events

Remember that with a little planning your event can be accessible to everyone.

From registrations and ticket sales to sensory rooms or quiet spaces, hearing loops, closed captions and Auslan interpreters – there are lots of ways you can make your events more accessible.

Find out more

• Queensland Government’s Accessible events guide and checklist
• Australian Human Rights Commissions’ Hosting accessible and inclusive in-person meetings and events
• Life Without Barriers’ Creating inclusive and accessible events