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Accessible events Fanny Yde, Intro vzw fanny.yde@intro-events.be Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014
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1.Intro vzw (non-profit) 2.Important principles 3.The chain of accessibility 4.Primary conditions for accessible events 5.Communication 6.Challenges 7.Contact CONTENT
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Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 I.INTRO Accessible events Inclusive projects
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Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 Inclusion as guiding principle Accessibility for all Individual needs Communication is crucial Use of innovative tools Volunteers are indispensable II.IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES
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Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 Parking lot Walking trail Entrance Hall, area, … Information desk Walking trail … Sanitary, Food & drinks Information Communication Assistance III.THE CHAIN OF ACCESSIBILITY (1)
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Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 I get the necessary information that meets my needs I’m in a network that connects I find a solution in terms of mobility The environment and/or the building are accessible I feel welcome and part of the group It’s important to me: this is useful and significant, I want to repeat this experience III. THE CHAIN OF ACCESSIBILITY (2)
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Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 IV.PRIMARY CONDITIONS 6 Primary conditions Information about the accessibility Accessible car spots All locations are attainable Visibility is guaranteed Accessible sanitary facilities Assistance and guide dogs are allowed
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Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 Rules of thumb Communicate about accessibility, but also about INaccessibility Communicate through different media Communicate in an accessible way (clear language, use icons, provide contact details, …) Communicate before, during and after the event V.COMMUNICATION
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Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 IV. CHALLENGES … No or few government regulations … Accessibility efforts depend on the goodwill of the individual event organizer Accessibility label for events that are subsidized by a government
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Intro vzw Accessible events & Inclusive projects www.intro-events.be fanny.yde@intro-events.be Brussels, Hasselt, Roeselare - BELGIUM Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 CONTACT
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