1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:09,066 This Video is part of a series within LEAD-ME, a project funded by the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of the European Union. 2 00:00:09,066 --> 00:00:16,066 With this series, we want to inform professional educators, trainers, teachers and speakers 3 00:00:16,066 --> 00:00:23,099 on how to create accessible, barrier free content for live audiences. 4 00:00:23,100 --> 00:00:32,100 We also want to give you some ideas on accessibility of video- and audio broadcast, print and pictures. 5 00:00:32,100 --> 00:00:43,133 You will receive basic information on how computers, internet or social media are being used by a diverse audience. 6 00:00:43,133 --> 00:00:51,099 Within this video we will show you how to prepare for an accessible live event with barrier free content. 7 00:00:51,100 --> 00:00:54,100 Accessible Building 8 00:00:54,100 --> 00:00:58,133 Please make sure that everything is accessible. 9 00:00:58,133 --> 00:01:08,166 Clara is a wheelchair user.She asks: Can I enter on my own?Are there automatic doors and elevators? 10 00:01:08,166 --> 00:01:18,166 Anna is a blind woman.She asks: Can I find my own way?Please provide a tactile guidance system. 11 00:01:18,166 --> 00:01:23,166 Anna asks: Can I bring my assistance dog? 12 00:01:23,166 --> 00:01:28,666 Anna might need pick-up service, for instance from the nearest underground station. Or she may be accompanied by an assistant, who 13 00:01:28,666 --> 00:01:34,166 should have access free of charge. 14 00:01:34,166 --> 00:01:39,199 Tables:For check-in and break areas, 15 00:01:39,200 --> 00:01:44,200 provide standing and sitting tables and desks. 16 00:01:44,200 --> 00:01:48,200 Inspiration for your accessible presentation. 17 00:01:48,200 --> 00:01:53,200 Address two senses:Seeing and hearing. 18 00:01:53,200 --> 00:01:58,300 Speak clearly in understandable language. 19 00:01:58,300 --> 00:02:05,233 Be aware:Most people can look at illustrations and listen to your words. 20 00:02:05,233 --> 00:02:12,233 But only a few people canread text and listen to different words. 21 00:02:12,233 --> 00:02:18,266 People might have different language backgrounds. 22 00:02:18,266 --> 00:02:27,266 Keep your slides simple.Use pictures, illustrations or photos and only supportive text in high contrast colors. 23 00:02:27,266 --> 00:02:30,299 The stage 24 00:02:30,300 --> 00:02:38,266 The stage must have sufficient lighting, a very good microphone, and excellent speaker boxes. 25 00:02:38,266 --> 00:02:42,299 Accessibility Features 26 00:02:42,300 --> 00:02:57,300 For hearing impaired audience, make sure, the sound system is broadcasting to the T-coil, the in-ear receivers of the sign language interpreter, and to live captioning. 27 00:02:57,300 --> 00:03:08,333 Elena is hard of hearing.She says: please provide T-Coil. This technology will send the audio signal directly to my hearing aid. 28 00:03:08,333 --> 00:03:15,333 If there is no T-coil technology, live captioning is especially important. 29 00:03:15,333 --> 00:03:22,366 Please reserve the seats close to the captioning monitor for hard of hearing people. 30 00:03:22,366 --> 00:03:31,366 John is deaf. He claims:Please make sure the sign language interpreter receives undisturbed sound form the microphone. 31 00:03:31,366 --> 00:03:38,399 The interpreter says:Ideally, I would wear an in-ear device. 32 00:03:38,400 --> 00:03:44,900 John requests:Interpreters must stand beside the slides.Illuminating the interpreter is crucial. 33 00:03:44,900 --> 00:03:51,400 Please speak to your interpreters for advice. 34 00:03:51,400 --> 00:03:57,400 John says:I like to be seated close to the interpreters. 35 00:03:57,400 --> 00:04:04,900 This picture shows an example for a good set-up.Two speaker-boxes, left and right of the stage.Separate spotlights for speaker and interpreter. 36 00:04:04,900 --> 00:04:12,433 Simple slides with illustrations and little text. 37 00:04:12,433 --> 00:04:18,399 further recommendations for a diverse audience 38 00:04:18,400 --> 00:04:24,900 Sam has very bad eye-sight.Sam claims: Please speak clearly and use a good sound system. 39 00:04:24,900 --> 00:04:31,433 If there are slides or handouts, I need high contrast and large text. 40 00:04:31,433 --> 00:04:40,433 Outside of presentations, please make sure everything is well lit, and I don’t trip over stairs or barriers. 41 00:04:40,433 --> 00:04:45,933 Anna is blind and prefers to be seated close to the speaker boxes for better hearing.A lower pace of speaking is also helpful. 42 00:04:45,933 --> 00:04:51,466 Please reduce any background noise. 43 00:04:51,466 --> 00:05:01,432 As a speaker, try to avoid complicated language and technical terms.Speak slowly and use illustrations and simple text slides. 44 00:05:01,433 --> 00:05:07,499 This helps interpreters to do their job. 45 00:05:07,500 --> 00:05:19,500 This also helps to overcome barriers for audiences from other language backgrounds, or with dyslexia and learning difficulties, like Frederic and Karl. 46 00:05:19,500 --> 00:05:28,500 Frederic and Karl prefer more pictures and less text.Explanations in simple words make it easy for them to understand. 47 00:05:28,500 --> 00:05:35,500 Karl says:I need time to understand everything that is said or shown. 48 00:05:35,500 --> 00:05:42,500 Simple words and pictures are the best solution for me.I like illustrations and simple slides. A little bit like the video you are watching right now. 49 00:05:42,500 --> 00:05:52,500 For someone like us, there should be enough time for breaks. Fresh air and refreshments will help us to gain back some energy. 50 00:05:52,500 --> 00:05:59,500 It would be perfect if a presentation could be ended with supportive communication. 51 00:05:59,500 --> 00:06:06,500 For that you need someone for graphic recording, who will summarize the content at the end of each presentation. 52 00:06:06,500 --> 00:06:15,500 With an accessible building, visualisations and simple text, understandable and slow speaking, sufficient lighting, proper event technology, translations and 53 00:06:15,500 --> 00:06:24,500 assistive technology, enough breaks and a summary at the end 54 00:06:24,500 --> 00:06:30,533 you will create an accessible event for everyone. 55 00:06:30,533 --> 00:06:38,533 Story-Board by Klaus Hoeckner and Petra Plicka.Pictures and Animations by Petra Plicka. Animation-Assistant Barbara Bandi. 56 00:06:38,533 --> 00:06:46,533 Automatic Subtitles and Voice-Over by Austria Association supporting the Blind and Visually Impaired.Animations created in Microsoft Powerpoint 57 00:06:46,533 --> 00:07:06,533 This video is based upon work from COST Action LEADE-ME CA 19142, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). COST is a 58 00:07:06,533 --> 00:07:16,533 funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by 59 00:07:16,533 --> 00:07:21,533 sharing them with their peers.This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution CC-BY. 60 00:07:21,533 --> 00:07:26,533 Funded by the Horizon 2020 Framework Program of the European Union.