{"id":3079,"date":"2026-05-29T08:24:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/?page_id=3079"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:39:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:39:35","slug":"creating-accessible-meetings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/creating-accessible-meetings\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Accessible Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3079\" class=\"elementor elementor-3079\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70828d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70828d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d51706 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"2d51706\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>People often think of the physical needs of people when planning for accessibility but very rarely are other accommodations taken into consideration.\u00a0 We recognize that when meeting with a new client, it is hard to assess what accommodations they may need, especially if their disability is an invisible one.\u00a0 Here are some tips on creating an accessible office space which can decrease anxiety and increase participation in the meetings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae6784 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ae6784\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Create an Accessible Office Space\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3abd056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3abd056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>If you have an opportunity beforehand, ask your client if they have any accessibility needs to prepare for the meeting, these include physical, mental or emotional triggers or sensitivities.\u00a0 Sensitivity to smells is becoming increasingly prevalent, and as such having a scent-free space is recommended.<\/li><li>Be aware that fluorescent lighting can be very harsh on the eyes and can trigger headaches for people who live with the effects of brain injury.\u00a0 Allow the individual to wear sunglasses or a hat if they have light sensitivity, or offer to turn off the fluorescent lights if this is an issue.<\/li><li>If curtains or blinds are open, ask the individual if they prefer them to be closed.<\/li><li>Consider the set-up of the room, being behind a desk can be seen as intimidating and imposing, is there a way to arrange the space to be next to the individual?<\/li><li>Also consider that they may be coming with accessibility devices, such as a wheelchair or cane, and may require additional space.\u00a0 Do not attempt to push someone\u2019s wheelchair without their explicit permission.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FINAL_Support_and_Soothe_Tools_-__Lawyer-2.pdf\">Have sensory items available to decrease anxiety and tension<\/a><\/li><li>Investigate adding smart technology where possible such as motion lighting and automatic access for doors,\u00a0 faucets, toilets, soap and paper dispensers.<\/li><li>Limit distractions by silencing your phone, turning off any background music and asking co-workers not to interrupt the meeting<\/li><li>Limit the number of people in the space to avoid overstimulation which can lead to reduced focus and concentration.<\/li><li>Ensure there is proximal access to supplies and areas specific to their need<\/li><li>If you are storing their belongings, ensure they are able to quickly access them<\/li><li>For individuals with PTSD, loud sounds can be especially triggering.\u00a0 If you work in an area which is prone to EMS sirens, let the client know beforehand.<\/li><li>Ensure that there is a clear view of your face and mouth throughout the meeting.<\/li><li>Encourage breaks throughout the meeting time, invite the individual to stand up and move around if needed.<\/li><li>Ask the client what time of day works best to address fatigue. For some individuals morning may be their ideal time as increased fatigue sets in during the afternoon.\u00a0 However, some fare better in the afternoon if they have difficulty waking up in the morning.<\/li><li>Offer water to encourage hydration<\/li><li>Offer candy or mints to reduce anxiety or agitation.<\/li><li>Have snacks available<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-221ed9e elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"221ed9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FINAL_How-to-Hold-Successful-Meetings-with-Clients-Who-Have-an-Acquired-Brain-Injury-.pdf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Printer Friendly PDF<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45a124f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"45a124f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Accessible-court-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3100\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Accessible-court-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Accessible-court-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Accessible-court-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Accessible-court.jpg.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3985e7d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3985e7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1279514 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1279514\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Things to Consider During the Meeting\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eb067f elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"6eb067f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">See the link on <u> <a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/communication-challenges-and-how-to-address-them\/\">cognitive communication strategies<\/a><\/u><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">If possible, provide a simple summary ahead of time to the client of what to expect at the meeting<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Keep the meeting brief and focus on pertinent information only.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Ask the client throughout the meeting if they understand and can repeat back the information to ensure they understand.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg 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104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Make font big and clear on documents<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Ask if there is anyone else in their circle of care who should have this information.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Assist in setting up a reminder\/calendar prompt for the next scheduled meeting or court date.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Assist in setting up a reminder\/prompt of what is required before or at the next meeting<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg 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href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/prevalence-of-abi-in-the-criminal-justice-system\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Prevalence of ABI in the Criminal Justice system<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-1584\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Challenges &#038; Strategies<span class=\"sub-arrow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/working-with-vulnerable-persons\/\" 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Navigating the legal system following a life-altering injury can be extremely difficult. Organizations like BIST provide essential resources, information and assistance that help to make the legal process less confusing and stressful for survivors and their families.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Erik Joffe<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">B.A., J.D.<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \u201cSince working with BIST I have been able to see the impact such an organization has on people living with ABI\u2019s. Understanding how to navigate the legal system is challenging for even a lay person, so add this complication in to the mix for someone living with a brain injury, would make it almost impossible to understand. Thanks to BIST, survivors and families now have a resource to assist navigating this incredibly difficult process during these incredibly difficult times.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Jordan Assaraf<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Barrister & Solicitor<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Lawyers have to be flexible and encourage the participation of support persons in interviews in client meetings, and even in court procedures. 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