Planning an event for the School of Architecture community? This is your one-stop-shop for all things events, including instructions for securing space, staff, and resources, as well as recommendations for vendors, promotion, and beyond.
Please note that this The first step in planning for ANY School of Architecture event should be the completion of the Events Request Survey. This short survey helps SOA staff coordinate schedules, timing, space reservations, and necessary event support. Read on for more detail and guidelines. This is a living document that will be updated regularly. Please get in touch with the Dean's Office if you notice any errors or emissions.
...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Table of Contents |
|---|
...
As noted in the Participant Payment/Invitations sections above, out-of-town event participants typically make their own hotel reservations, using their SOA honorarium to self-reimburse for hotel expenses. In this case, the participant may select their own lodging based on their personal preferences. Hotels that are closest to the School of Architecture are the:
- AT&T Hotel (an 8-minute/0.4-mile walk to the SOA)
- AC Hotel and Otis (a 6-minute/0.3-mile walk), and the
- Hampton Inn (a 10-minute/0.5-mile walk).
...
Building accessibility into the planning stages of an event can eliminate barriers to participation and create a more inclusive environment. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires all media used or purchased by public agencies receiving federal/state funds to be accessible. This also applies to online videos. We recommend that all event planners include an accommodation statement on materials, which allows you to make arrangements in advance: If you need accommodations for this event, please contact (name) at (email or phone) five business days in advance.
...
- Many video platforms, like YouTube, allow video owners to add captions themselves. Please note that automatically generated captions do not provide full access to content. Captioning and Transcription Services is part of UT Libraries and can provide affordable captioning and transcription services. Here's information about their rates and turnaround times.
Sign Language Interpreters:
...
General accommodation or accessibility questions can be directed to SSD at (512) 471-6259 or ssd@austin.utexas.edu. For more information about the university's Disability and Access office, visit their website: https://diversity.utexas.edu/disability/