1. EASY ACCESSIBILITY What did you say?? (Ice breaker)
What did you say?? (Ice breaker)

2. EASY ACCESSIBILITY
Disability Etiquette

3. Etiquette Tips Use Person First language
Person First. He uses a wheelchair instead of he is confined to a wheelchair. He has Down syndrome instead of he’s down. She has a learning disability instead of she’s learning disabled. She has typical kids or kids without disabilities instead of normal kids. He has a brain injury.

4. Etiquette Tips With someone in a wheelchair be aware of:
Height differences
Personal Space
People in wheelchairs, shorter statured folks and those who must sit don’t want you looking down at them. It’s hard on the neck. Don’t lean on wheelchairs or hang things from the handles. Don’t move them without permission. Don’t touch.

5. Etiquette Tips
Be aware of:
Communication Differences
Interpreters
Stutterers
AugCom Users
Slow Processors
Interpreters/aides talk to the person who is Deaf, not the interpreter. In fact the interpreter may get behind you or up near a screen in a presentation. They need to be seen.
Slow expresser Be patient and wait for slow expressers, augmented communication devices, and stutterers, they will get there.

6. Etiquette Tips Don’t Patronize
Speech style does not reflect intelligence level
Appearance does not reflect intelligence level
Don’t assume someone who speaks with a slur or lisp is slow or stupid or childlike. Its insulting and more often wrong.

7. Etiquette Tips Be aware: Symptoms wax and wane.
Treatments may cause temporary deteriorations
Some wheelchair users are able to walk
Many conditions wax and wane. Sometimes what looks like an injury is actually the physical effects of a long-term illness which worsens and recedes. It doesn’t mean someone is faking it. Many people who use wheelchairs can stand and even walk short distances.

8. Etiquette Tips Make allowances for service animals Safe Space
Water and relief breaks
Do not pet or distract
Not only for the blind
Leave room for the working animal, don’t put him in a place where he will be walked on or run over. Be sure he can be comfortable when working.
Dog or miniature horse must be under the control of the handler. Must be housebroken. 2 legal questions are: Is the animal required because of a disability? What service does the animal perform for you?

9. Etiquette Tips Maintain an accessible environment De-cluttered area
Good lighting
Low counters
Good lighting de-cluttered area, no loud visual or aural distractions.

10. Etiquette Tips Ask Before You Assist Doorways Chairs and tables Lights
Don’t be too eager to help. Ask first. People count on doors and tables to help. Changing the lighting drastically can cause migraines or visual problems.

11. Physical Spaces – Stuff we can change
EASY ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Spaces – Stuff we can change

12. I Can’t Reach It!
Make items on table reachable. Allow wheelchairs to roll under desks (no modesty panel).

13. I Can’t Reach It!
Be sensitive to height limitations.

14. Move your Stuff!
Keep pathways wide and clear.

15. Crash!!
Install mirrors at corners for those who can’t hear someone coming.

16. Ouch!
If hanging obstacles high (4” away from wall) then put something low as well so a blind person using a cane or dog can perceive the obstacle.

17. Helloo?
Don’t rely soley on visual cues. Don’t leave the room or enter without letting a blind person know. Introduce yourself and others regularly.

18. Now What?
Don’t mess up your own ADA compliance!

19. Signs, Sign Ups, and Sign Ons
EASY ACCESSIBILITY
Signs, Sign Ups, and Sign Ons

20. SIGNAGE clutter clarity
Use Colorzilla to pick colors off the page you are using. Use a Contrast Checker to see if the contrast is good enough.

21. SIGN Where?
Inaccessible to Some
Accessible to Most

22. Digital Signage Transfer Information to Device
Inaccessible to non-readers
Transfer Information to Device
Use audio option or digital device option for digital signage to accommodate non-readers or people with visual limitations.

23. Sign Our Form
Protected Documents
Accessible Online Forms

24. Sign On To Our Computer
Log On
Speech Options

25. EASY ACCESSIBILITY
A Couple More

26. EMAILS Intelligent links Keep it simple Keep it clear and direct
Don’t overemphasize

27. Flyers
Watch your colors
Pick simple fonts
Offer a text version

28. Resources Students with Disabilities:
Disability Services,
Main Hall 105,
Staff and Faculty with Disabilities:
ADA Coordinator Jeanne Durr
Visitors with Disabilities:
Events Services
Facilities
Parking

29. Thank You!  Leyna Bencomo Assistive Technology Specialist