Technology & Materials Checklist
Questions to Consider:
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Foresee and expect technical difficulties
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Have a tech support team on standby for any potential issues that may arise
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Use user-friendly programs and technology when engaging the audience
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Is there “how-to” guidance for using certain software and for older and newer users?
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Is there technological support for audience and attendees?
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Make sure software and apps are accessible to everyone
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Are there any copyright issues?
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Have you gotten permission and consent if you are videotaping or recording the event?
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Have you given proper information how the recordings will be protected and distributed?
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Is the publicity material effective?
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Have you verified attendance and have a way of marking and taking note of populations who are attending?
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Have local artists helped with designs?
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Are speakers, sponsors and outside entities continuing to distribute information and publicizing the event on social media and in their communities?
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Have all closed captionings and screen readers been turned on for all publicity videos?
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Have programs and materials been translated?
Color
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Simple and contrasted colors
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Be intentional about visual aids
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Use soft colors
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Pay attention to patterns
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Do not overfill image or flier (may be overwhelming if there are strong accents or overcrowded patterns)
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Are colors considerate to colorblind people?
Lettering / Font Size
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Have readable font sizes
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Ranging from: 12 font, 20 font, 40 font
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Write in plain English
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Use simple and consistent layouts with bulleted lists
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Use subtitles or transcripts for audio/visual content
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Use effective images and diagrams with the text
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Use any Sans Serif font:
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Arial
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Calibri
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Times New Roman
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Do not use cursive