Events

We have an ongoing obligation to ensure maximum access for disabled people on our campus. This reflects requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

If you are organizing an event, we recommend that all advertising and literature should clearly state what accommodations you are offering and provide contact information (email and phone number) for whom to contact if someone needs to request an alternative accommodation to fully participate in the event. Additionally, selecting a venue accessible to wheelchair users, sharing the best path for disabled people to reach your event, and sharing that Service Dogs are welcome will create a sense of inclusion and encouragement.

Generally, you will only need to book an interpreter or captioner for your event if someone requests those accommodations. However, for some events (commencements) and other large public events, it would be recommended that at least live captions be provided as standard practice.

You can reach out to Event Services and/or use these easy directions to set up a Purchase Order for your own unit for captioning or American Sign Language.

You can email access@berkeley.edu. You can also go to Event Services for support with Audio/Visual, including captioning.