ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST FOR MEETING ROOMS
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Use this checklist to identify barriers that can make it difficult or impossible for someone to use a meeting room. It is important to visit a potential site and personally review its accessibility.
 

__ YES   
__  NO

Parking is adequate, and    reserved spaces are near the meeting room door.

• Clear

• At least 36” wide (bring a yardstick to measure)

• Has no steps

• Has handrails on ramps

• Has elevators if needed

Doors from outside to the meeting room

• Are at least 32" wide

• Open easily

__ YES   
__  NO

All signs have raised letters and Braille.

__ YES   
__  NO

Meeting rooms can be arranged so that:

• Everyone has easy access to all parts of the room

• Sign language interpreters and other personal assistants are accommodated 

Meeting rooms have an assisted listening system.

__ YES   
__  NO

Stages and platforms:

• Are big enough that a person using a wheelchair can move around easily  

• Have a ramp with handrails

• Have a podium that can be adjusted or moved

Tables are:

• Available, to write on and to hold food and drinks

• At least 27" high, or can be raised to be comfortable for people using wheelchairs

Men’s and women’s restrooms are:

• Near meeting rooms

• Fully accessible

For complete ADA accessibility guidelines, contact:

Access Board
1331 F St NW
Suite 1000, Washington  D.C.  20004
800-872-2253 (v) or  800-993-2822 (TTY)
info@access-board.gov

Permission to use granted by IDEAS, Center for Disabilities and Development,
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City  IA 52242-1011.