Cripchick has a great, thorough post up on how to ensure that your events are accessible to everyone. Here’s the list of topics she covers:
- childcare
- sliding pay scales
- different ways of getting information out
- gender-neutral bathrooms
- food options
- wheelchair and other mobility-related access
- structured schedules and awareness of time
- alternative formats
- audio description
- accessible language
- understanding different learning styles
- access to quiet space
- commitment to being anti-oppression
- trigger warnings
- arrangements for carpools/room sharing
- identities and experiences
There’s more in comments, too. Go read.

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June 22, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Roy
Thank god there’s something about food. I’m a vegan and I HATE it when there’s nothing for me to eat at conferences.
GOSH!
June 24, 2009 at 8:57 am
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June 24, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Twin XL
Fantastic post! Thanks for all the great information and tips.
August 21, 2009 at 7:40 am
Brad Jolie
Very interesting and you can still think.