What is it?

This guide provides a set of practical recommendations councils should consider when designing online meetings, workshops and events to ensure they are as accessible and inclusive as possible.

Why did we create it?

Taking accessibility and inclusivity seriously is not just a good thing in itself. The practices outlined in this guide are also key for ensuring online sessions are effective and achieve their objectives. This guide points to excellent advice from the NHS and AbilityNow on how to ensure online sessions are accessible for those with a range of different needs or disabilities. It also covers good practice for putting all participants at ease and encouraging their involvement according to different personality types.

Who should use it?

The guide is for anyone responsible for designing or running an online session.