Accessible events

A successful, accessible and inclusive event is one where all attendees have an opportunity to access and experience every aspect of the event, and leave with a sense of enjoyment, togetherness and satisfaction.

One in five Australians live with disability, including almost one million Queenslanders.

It is important that Queenslanders living with disability are not just able to access the event, but are included in all aspects.

Effective planning, including strategies for managing ongoing barriers, can help create accessible systems and reduce major obstacles. The strategies engaged will depend on the venue, size of the event, the audience, program, and the presenter.

Creating accessible events

A range of resources have been developed by the Queensland Government to assist you in your planning and to complement any insights gained from research, co-design, focus groups, and user-testing.

Resources

• Queensland Government Accessible Events Guide
• Queensland Government Accessible Events Checklist
• Queensland Government Accessible Events Guide (Dyslexic version)
• Queensland Government Accessible Events Checklist (Dyslexic version)