Technology

Event technology plays a multifaceted role: it ensures that presentations and performances are equally experienced by all, enables safe orientation and movement with targeted room lighting, and can also be used dramaturgically to create mood and atmosphere.

The following tips relate to the criteria that are necessary for an accessible event. It is generally advisable to involve experts in event technology who have the right equipment and expertise.

• Good and uniform room lighting outside the action and presentation areas
• Targeted, glare-free and low-flicker lighting
• On-stage actors should be well lit
• Sign language interpreters should be given well-lit space

• Clear speech intelligibility and customised sound reinforcement concepts for the premises and the needs of visitors
• Speech transmission systems for participants with hearing loss
• Inductive systems for participants with hearing aids or hearing implant systems
• Facilities for audio description (visual processes can be made possible for blind and visually impaired participants)
• Subtitles for films and videos

Apps are a good way of providing event participants with information about the event.

Developers of event apps can pay attention to accessible design aspects right from the beginning (for example, offering the option of speech output).