Degree Name

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Department

Occupational Therapy

First Advisor

Chen, Szu-Wei

Abstract

The purpose of this capstone project was to address the communication and accessibility gap at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). The experience consisted of collaborating with the Office for Access & Accommodations (OAA) to develop a series of web pages that included information about event accessibility resources, communication accessibility, building-specific accessibility, and creating a sensory-friendly environment. The materials created were designed to support event planners and the community by increasing transparency around accommodations and encouraging their promotion at events. A total of six webpages were created, displaying useful resources for accommodation considerations and accessibility features at SIUC. Feedback from evaluators indicated that the pages were informative to their intended audiences, while being easy to navigate. Increasing access to information is crucial to community participation. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 23 percent of individuals above the age of 18 are living with a disability, which can contribute to decreased participation in meaningful activities. The implementation of a user-friendly accessibility resource can potentially facilitate participation by providing educational resources for both event planners and the community.

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