Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Increasing Access for People with Physical Disabilities

Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas What do we mean by increasing access? Changing attitudes within our organization or initiative. Changing the way we communicate with others. Changing physical things, such as the structure of the spaces we use and the formats in which we present information.

Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Why should you make your organization or initiative more accessible? It's simply the right thing to do. Makes for a larger pool of potential volunteers, members, and staff. Increase diversity in your initiative or organization. Makes it possible for more people to make use of any services or programs you provide.

Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas When should you make your organization or initiative more accessible? (cont.) With the advent of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it's also the law. When you are looking to increase your numbers of volunteers, members, or staff. When you are thinking about new spaces. When you're planning a conference, retreat, or some other special gathering.

Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Who can help you increase access? Local Independent Living Centers (ILC's). Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTAC). Attorneys. People with disabilities in your community.

Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas How do you go about increasing access? Change attitudes within your organization or initiative. Change the way you communicate with regard to disabilities. Change the physical structure of the spaces we use and make information available in alternative formats.