Creating Accessible Events Training
Start Date & Time
Friday, Oct 02, 2026 @ 10:00 am
End Date & Time
Friday, Oct 02, 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Course length
1 days
Creating Accessible Events Training
€850 + VAT
Course Location
Guinness Enterprise Centre, Taylors Lane, Dublin 8
Course Description
This practical session introduces participants to the fundamentals of accessible event planning and inclusive event delivery. It explores how to anticipate and remove barriers across physical, sensory and digital environments, while considering the diverse access requirements of attendees.
Participants will learn how to embed accessibility into each stage of the event planning process, from selecting and configuring venues to communications, procurement, operations and attendee support. The session also highlights relevant legal and organisational responsibilities, helping teams reduce risk, improve the attendee experience and create events where everyone can participate fully and with dignity.
Recommended For: Event managers and officers, operational staff, marketing and communications teams, EDI professionals, facilities and estates managers, procurement specialists, senior leaders and business development teams.
Course Aims
This course is designed to equip event organisers, leaders and supporting teams with the practical knowledge, confidence and tools to plan and deliver accessible, inclusive events. It supports an accessibility-first approach to event delivery, helping participants understand attendee access requirements, apply inclusive planning principles and create welcoming environments that promote equity, dignity and participation for all.
Key Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Develop an accessibility-first approach to event planning and delivery.
- Identify and reduce physical, sensory and digital barriers across different event formats.
- Embed accessibility considerations into planning, coordination, communications and operations.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to attendee access requirements.
- Apply best practice when selecting, assessing and configuring event spaces.
- Understand key legal and organisational responsibilities to reduce risk and improve attendee experience.
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