Access Information for Presenters
Access Policy
It is APHA policy to make all meetings accessible to the widest range of people possible. Please pay special attention to members of the audience with disabilities. Be aware that registrants with disabilities are to be given priority seating. Ensure that only one person speaks at a time by asking members of the group to wait until they are acknowledged before commenting or asking questions. During question-and-answer periods please make sure that questions are repeated from the podium so that those with hearing difficulties can follow the discussion. The General Sessions and APHA Special Sessions will be interpreted for the hearing impaired. The front row center right will be reserved and made accessible for those attendees with disabilities. For information about accessibility services provided for registrants, visit the Access Page.
Interpreters
If you require a sign language interpreter, please submit an ASL Request Form (PDF) by. If you have any questions please contact access@apha.org.
If you are speaking in a session where a sign language interpreter is used, please follow these guidelines:
- Do not walk in front of interpreters while they are signing.
- Slow your speaking rate if you tend to be a rapid speaker and slow your pace when reading any printed material.
- Let interpreters know if you are willing to be stopped during your presentation if they need clarification.
- When you address a person using an interpreter, speak directly to the person, not the interpreter.
- Spell unusual terms, names and foreign words.
- When using visuals allow extra time for the audience to look at the items after you discuss them. People using interpreters cannot examine items when they are watching the interpreter.
- When possible, please offer the interpreters advance copies of your speech, notes, handouts or overheads so they can become familiar with terms you will be using. This makes for more accurate facilitation of the information.
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