Accessible virtual meetings / events
In order to assist you in offering a fully accessible virtual meeting/event, whether it is a training session, a meeting, a kiosk or an open door event, the IT Accessibility Office (ITAO) has gathered the most relevant information on the subject.
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Virtual meetings and events come in various formats and sizes – from small workshops with participants who know each other to large public meetings you are planning. It is critical to ensure meetings and events are fully accessible from accessing them, to the presentations. By planning ahead, you can build accessibility into all aspects of the meeting. This will allow everyone to participate fully, including people with disabilities.
Virtual meeting platforms and accessibility features
Microsoft Teams and Zoom virtual meeting platforms offer a variety of accessibility features that meet different needs for participating in meetings and chats.
Proposed meeting types with accessibility features
Our recommendations for choosing virtual meeting platforms based on the type of meeting or event, number of people, and content shared.
Accessible meeting/event guidelines
Proper planning of meetings and events is essential for the inclusion of all. There are several things to consider in the to-do list before and during meetings/events.
For more information on accessible meetings and events, you can consult this list of links.
CART services and Sign Language Interpreters (SLI)
The most common accommodations for meetings or events are Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) and interpretation services.
Official Languages (OL) recommendations
Best practices to follow for unilingual and bilingual meetings or events for both official languages (English and French).
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