Promotional resources and event tips

Disability Action Week is a chance to start conversations and encourage inclusive emergency planning.

Get involved

You can:

• host a community event or discussion
• share emergency planning resources
• start a conversation with neighbours
• invite people with disability to speak about their experiences
• promote local warning information
• encourage people to create emergency plans
• check if your organisation’s emergency information is accessible
• share stories and practical examples
• use the Disability Action Week promotional resources.

Promotional resources

Downloadable resources will be available here in the coming weeks.

Make your activities accessible

When holding events, make sure people with disability are included in planning, information is accessible, and access needs are identified.

When promoting events make sure you use:

• plain English
• large, clear text
• good colour contrast
• image descriptions or alt text
• captions on videos
• accessible PDFs
• Easy Read, Easy English, Auslan, audio or translated information where needed.

More information

• We have created an Inclusive language and communication toolkit to help you use inclusive language and share information in accessible ways.
• The Australian Government style manual provides helpful plain language guidance and word choice examples.
• Learn about employees with disability’s communication needs, from inclusive language to creating accessible communications.
• Consider using a translator or interpreter to support participation of culturally and linguistically diverse Queenslanders.
• The Queensland Government provides an Accessible events guide and checklist to help event organisers design and deliver events that are accessible, inclusive and welcoming for everyone.
• Brisbane City Council’s event accessibility guidelines outline the kinds of accessibility measures you can consider when planning an event.