{"id":6408,"date":"2024-05-15T12:27:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T16:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/diversity\/?page_id=6408"},"modified":"2026-01-16T15:51:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T20:51:46","slug":"inclusive-event-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/diversity\/inclusive-event-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Inclusive Event Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"

Find resources for making your event more accessible and inclusive. Already planning an event? Use the event accessibility checklist from Disability & Access Services<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Accessibility Statements<\/h3>
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An accessibility statement should be included in at the end of your event and\/or registration page. This provides contact information and guidance to those wishing to participate who require accommodations.<\/p>\n

Example accessibility statement:<\/h4>\n

Boston University strives to be accessible, inclusive and diverse in our facilities, programming and academic offerings. Your experience in this event is important to us. If you have a disability (including but not limited to learning or attention, mental health, concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation for another reason please contact the event organizer [link to your or organization\/department email] by [insert date 3 weeks prior to event] to discuss your needs.<\/p>\n

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Fonts and Color Contrast<\/h3>
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Review the Minimum Web Accessibility Standards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Color Contrast<\/h4>\n

To check if the contrast of your colors and fonts is accessible, you can run them through a web accessibility checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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CART Captioning<\/h3>
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What is CART captioning?<\/h4>\n

Communication Access Real-Time Translation. CART captioning is more accurate than automated captions, as a trained captioner is listening and typing in real-time. This allows for fewer spelling and grammatical errors when using names, titles, jargon, etc. CART captioning can be used for in-person, remote, or hybrid events.<\/p>\n

Unlike requesting an ASL interpreter, you can utilize CART captioners at any meeting or event, regardless of whether you receive a direct request.<\/p>\n

How to reserve CART?<\/h4>\n