Room Set-Up
Room set-up can affect how an audience is able to receive the information being disseminated. Communication considerations for audience participants are of utmost importance. If interpreting services are needed, a certified interpreter must always be utilized. Computer-assisted real-time Captioning (CART) is another communication access tool often found useful for oral deaf adults. FM systems are another accommodation sought by deaf/hh listeners. Sensitivity to the needs of the audience should be addressed by the organizing workshop/conference committee. Hands & Voices presenters are experienced in accommodating the communication needs of the audience through use of visual aids, slower rate of speech, and note-taking time in our presentations.
The following is a checklist of guidelines/speaker preferences when available:
- Wireless lavaliere microphone
- Audio system available for short video presentation
- Risers/use of stage if there are more than 50 audience members
- LCD Projector and screen for Powerpoint placed appropriately so as not to impede interpreter
- Presenters can bring their own laptop if one is not provided by the event staff; we use USB sticks a lot, too
- Well-lit stage, lighting for interpreter as needed
- Based on number of participants, theater-style or classroom style (tables and chairs) may be used for big groups; presentation in the round for small groups
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