Virtual Accessible Bilingual Conference Planning
The Parks Accessibility Conference
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15470340 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alison Whiting (0009-0009-6667-4669, University Health Network), Yashoda Sharma (0000-0003-2439-9610, University Health Network), Manjit Grewal (University Health Network), Zeyad Ghulam (0000-0001-6484-4067, University Health Network), Waqas Sajid (University Health Network), Neha Dewan (0000-0001-7148-0986, University Health Network), Melanie Péladeau-Pigeon (0009-0001-7395-3027, University Health Network), Tilak Dutta (0000-0003-2675-0195, University Health Network, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 2302-2302 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph20032302 |
| PMID | 36767670 |
| OpenAlex | W4318475495 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 8 |
Virtual events have become more popular recently, and while these events have the potential to be inclusive to a broader range of attendees, there is limited information available on how to plan and deliver a virtual, accessible, and bilingual event. The objective of this paper is to share how our team planned and delivered a virtual conference that was fully bilingual and accessible to individuals with disabilities by incorporating closed captions, sign language interpretation, language interpretation (audio), regularly scheduled breaks, and a multi-sensory experience. We describe our approaches to planning the conference, such as including individuals with disabilities in decision-making, selecting virtual conference platforms, captioners, and interpreters, and how we incorporated a multi-sensory experience. The paper also summarizes feedback we received from our attendees using a post-conference evaluation survey and our team's reflections on positive aspects of the conference and opportunities for improvement. We conclude by providing a set of practical recommendations that we feel may be helpful to others planning virtual accessible bilingual conferences in the future
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |