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Questions & Answers
Here you will find frequently asked accessibility-related and scenario-based questions regarding situations that arise on campus. Click on a question to view the answer.
Accessible Digital Documents & Websites
- What does it mean if someone requests an “alternative format” of a document?
- I’m a graphic designer. Are there any tips for making my designs accessible?
- How do I know if my website is Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliant?
- How do I make my website accessible?
- How do I make my presentations and documents accessible?
Accessible Event & Conference Planning
- How do I make my space accessible to someone with a physical disability?
- What do I do if someone indicates that he or she is allergic to dogs and someone else has brought a guide dog to our meeting/event/lecture?
- Are guide dogs allowed everywhere?
- What are the fire protocols for a person with a disability?
- Can I charge admission fees for support persons?
- I booked a meeting room that is not accessible, not knowing that one of my guests has a disability. What should I do?
- How do I plan for an accessible meeting?
- An elevator is out of service. What if someone with a disability needs to use it?
Accessible Instruction
Interacting with Persons with Disabilities
- How should I communicate with someone who has a learning disability?
- What do I do if someone has an anxiety attack?
- I haven’t understood something said by a person with a speech-related disability. What should I do?
- How do I communicate with someone who is deaf?
- How do I communicate with someone who is deaf-blind?
- I said “see you later” to a person with a visual disability. Is that okay?
- How can I help someone who is blind?
- Can I pet a guide dog?
- I’m an employer. Where can I find out more about the AODA as it relates to staff at my organization?