What do we mean by increasing access? ___Changing attitudes within our organization or initiative ___Changing the way we communicate with others ___Changing physical things, such as the structure of the spaces we use and the formats in which we present information Why should you make your organization or initiative more accessible? ___It's simply the right thing to do ___Makes for a larger pool of potential volunteers, members, and staff ___Increase diversity in your initiative or organization ___Makes it possible for more people to make use of any services or programs you provide When should you make your organization or initiative more accessible? ___With the advent of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it's also the law ___When you are looking to increase your numbers of volunteers, members, or staff. ___When you are thinking about new spaces ___When you're planning a conference, retreat, or some other special gathering Who can help you increase access? ___Local Independent Living Centers (ILC's) ___Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTAC) ___Attorneys ___People with disabilities in your community How do you go about increasing access? ___Change attitudes within your organization or initiative ___Change the way you communicate with regard to disabilities ___Change the physical structure of the spaces we use and make information available in alternative formats
