How to Plan an Accessible Event?

This resource, developed by the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), explains steps to make your event accessible and inclusive of people with disabilities.

Accessibility means that all people can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with information and their environment; and be active, contributing members of the physical and digital world. Therefore, visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities should be considered when implementing accessibility measures.

Why is Accessibility Important?

There are nearly one million New York City residents with a disability, about 11% of the population. Accessibility allows people with disabilities to actively participate in their community and benefits everyone, including people without disabilities. Access for people with disabilities is also required by law for all public events or meetings sponsored directly by the City, those conducted by City contractors or subcontractors, and those held by private or not-for-profit entities where the event or meeting is open to the public, regardless of whether an admission fee is charged.

Inclusion begins with intention. Use this guide to ensure everyone feels welcome and can fully participate. Click here for the guide.