AV + Accessibility: Designing Inclusive Spaces with ADA Compliance in Mind

Accessibility and AV technology have something powerful in common: they both strengthen how we connect, communicate, and experience the world around us. When done right, they remove barriers and create spaces where everyone can participate.

Designing with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about embracing universal design: thinking ahead to include everyone. With 1 in 4 American adults living with a disability (CDC), that’s not a niche; it’s a necessity.

AV technology plays a key role in this approach. From assistive listening systems and visual aids to intuitive control interfaces, AV makes physical spaces more flexible, functional, and inclusive.

And in a digital world, AV is essential to ensuring everyone stays connected and engaged.

From classrooms and conference rooms to courtrooms, houses of worship, and digital signage in public spaces, integrating ADA-conscious AV solutions helps create environments that are welcoming, intuitive, and truly usable for all.

Legrand created this ADA guidance resource to answer one of the most common questions they get at trade shows: “Does this solution meet ADA requirements?”

But it’s about more than compliance. Accessibility and inclusion are central to both Legrand’s and ClarkPowell’s corporate social responsibility missions.

Explore best practices, expert insights, and AV designs that support a more inclusive environment.

Let’s build spaces that work for everyone.

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