05/06/2021

How to Expand Inclusivity Efforts Ahead of Your Next Meeting

Four steps planners can take to make meaningful change

What do you think of when you hear the word "inclusivity" with respect to meetings? Probably adding more women to a panel, designing content that represents the racial diversity of the audience and having an ADA-compliant setup.

And that's an excellent start. But truly inclusive meetings go far beyond ticking to a few of the most frequently discussed boxes. Accommodating everyone means planning for diverse ages, religious backgrounds, dietary restrictions and abilities—among many additional audience-specific considerations.

"You want everyone to feel comfortable, safe and respected at an event," said Jackie Quintyne, conference manager for Waste Management Symposia, based in the Greater Phoenix area. "And unless you can be inclusive of everyone, people don't have that feeling."

Please select this link to read the complete article from Associations Now.