Key tips

• Have materials ready to make temporary instructions and signs
  • A few sheets of cream card, large black marker pens, Blu Tack and scissors.
• Take a magnifier
  • A handheld magnifier or a smartphone app, such as Magnifier, can help with last minute requests for larger print documents.
• Take a task light
  • A portable, battery-operated LED reading light can make all the difference to people with a visual impairment.
• If name badges are to worn, have different options for display
  • Labels can mark some clothing items and not everyone can manage a clip or pin - consider having a lanyard available.
• Hospitality - dietary options provided and food easy to manage
  • Make sure you have catered for dietary needs.
  • Provide straws for drinks, finger food for easy management, and make sure there are people on hand to help.
• Assistance animals
  • Have prior knowledge that assistance animals will be attending.
  • You will need to provide a water bowl for assistance animals and find out in advance arrangements for animal relief areas - if using on-campus provision, clarify with the University's Estates Services. This will require a minimum 24 hour notice, Monday to Friday.