As you begin your planning process, take some time to consider the following questions with your colleagues. This can serve as an initial draft for your accessibility statement. Return to these questions throughout your planning process.

Prompt Questions:

• What does accessibility mean to you? To your organization?

• Why is this work important to you? To your organization?

• What are your current commitments related to accessibility?

•  In your imagination, what would an accessible event look like? What is the most welcome you have ever felt in a new environment?

• What questions do you have about meeting varied access needs? 

• What are your current limitations related to accessibility? 

• What connections do you already have to disabled community members and disability led organizations? How can you further develop connections, build trust, and collaborate? 

• Is there a disability-led organization in your region that can give you advice or training related to creating an accessible event?

• What are the priorities of the communities you hope to serve? Are your priorities aligned? If not, what needs to shift? 

• What experiences, new understandings, or questions do you want all participants to come away from your event with? What tools or supports need to be in place for this to be possible for all attendees?

• What are your overall goals and commitments related to accessibility for your event? What are your limitations? 

• What is your budget for access supports, services, and accommodations?

• Who will be responsible for accessibility in the running-up to the event and on the event itself?