It’s a legal, social and professional responsibility to plan your meeting to accommodate speakers and attendees with disabilities. Rosemarie speaks from her wheelchair, addressing the crucial points you need to know to anticipate challenges and achieve a smooth, gracious and respectful experience for every participant. She’ll share best practices, explain why disability inclusivity is essential, and explore how to set up meeting rooms, and how to adapt to dining and networking challenges.

Learning outcomes:

Identify problems and challenges people with disabilities experience at meetings and events

Develop solutions to problems and resolve challenges that people with disabilities experience

Create an inclusive meeting environment for people with disabilities

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 1.0 credits

* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain C: Sustainability and Social Impact Plan, 1.0 credits

* CSEP Approved