Events

Complete the following steps to ensure equal participation for individuals with disabilities at your University event, workshop, public presentation, or departmental meeting.

Step 1

Include the appropriate accessibility statement(s) on all registration materials and program announcements, which include bulletins, flyers, brochures, letters, public service announcements, or other materials used to inform the public of the event or program.

Accessibility Statements for University Publications and Programs

Step 2

Designate a contact person within your department to answer questions or accept accommodation requests for your event. Place that contact number on all materials concerning your event.

Step 3

When you receive a request for an accommodation call Student Access and Accommodation Services and request assistance with that accommodation. Often, there are accommodation questions/requests that your department may be able to answer or make without the assistance of Student Access and Accommodation Services.

Examples of these are:

• Location of the accessible entrance
• Wheelchair seating availability
• Closer parking for mobility limitations, etc.

If the request for an accommodation is one in which you require the assistance of Student Access and Accommodation Services, call our office at (309) 438-5853 and request assistance in making that accommodation. Student Access and Accommodation Services will ask for all necessary information to complete the request.

Requests for these accommodations must be submitted to Student Access and Accommodation Services at least 5 business days prior to the event. If the request is not submitted within this timeframe, we are unable to guarantee that the accommodation can be placed.