Abstract
Special events, such as fairs, conventions, ballgames, and concerts are typically activities people attend to participate in the festivities and enjoy with friends and family members. For individuals with disabilities, however, these types of events can create more challenges than enjoyment. Despite a thorough review of the literature, no studies were found which evaluated the experiences of individuals who are blind and have visual impairments at events and meetings. The aim of this study was to determine the current level of accessibility at meetings perceived by consumers who are blind and visually impaired. Respondents to the survey indicated many obstacles to accessing meetings including: discrimination, a paucity of accessible features, and accessibility features that are not truly accessible for consumers who are blind and visually impaired. Recommendations are provided for increasing meeting and event accessibility for consumers who are blind and visually impaired.
Recommended Citation
Causin, Gina Fe G. Ph.D. and McCarthy, Tessa Ph.D.
(2017)
"Event Planner Sensitivity to the Needs of Individuals with Visual Disability at Meetings and Events,"
Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice: Vol. 2:
Iss.
2, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jhstrp/vol2/iss2/3
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