“We should be striving for ‘ideal conditions’ like we do in every other aspect of planning,” says one industry expert.

You can customize events for those using wheelchairs or scooters or crutches, those who have hearing issues, are visually impaired or disabled in a less obvious way.

The more you understand the individual needs and challenges of your disabled attendees, the easier it is to find truly accommodating solutions.

There’s a big difference between complying with the law and providing events that truly give disabled attendees the same experience as the able-bodied ones.