DES Event Accessibility & Compliance Flashcards

What is the purpose of an 'accommodation request' process in digital event registration?

Answer: To allow attendees with disabilities to request specific accessibility support before the event

An accommodation request process ensures attendees with disabilities can communicate their needs in advance so organizers can prepare appropriate support.

Which color contrast ratio does WCAG 2.1 Level AA require for normal text on digital event interfaces?

Answer: At least 4.5:1 contrast ratio between text and background

WCAG 2.1 AA requires a minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text to ensure readability for users with low vision.

What is 'sign language interpretation' commonly used for in live digital events?

Answer: Providing a simultaneous visual translation of spoken content for deaf attendees using ASL or other signed languages

Sign language interpretation involves a qualified interpreter rendering spoken presentations into a signed language in real time, typically displayed in a dedicated video window.

What is the recommended practice for making event session recordings accessible after a digital event?

Answer: Provide synchronized captions, a full transcript, and an audio description track for all recorded sessions

Post-event accessibility requires captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions to serve attendees with hearing, visual, and cognitive disabilities.

Under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which type of event organizer is specifically required to ensure digital accessibility?

Answer: US federal agencies and organizations receiving federal funding

Section 508 applies specifically to federal agencies and federally funded entities, requiring their electronic and information technology to be accessible.

What does 'inclusive event design' mean in the context of the DES certification?

Answer: Proactively building accessibility and equity into every aspect of the event rather than adding accommodations as an afterthought

Inclusive design embeds accessibility at every decision point — platform choice, content format, registration — so all attendees have equitable experiences from the start.