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PRESENTATION PREPLANNING CHECKLIST
Program

ACTION TAKEN

Facilities
________ Who to call for help and phone number
________ Emergency alarm procedure
________ Location of copy machine

________ Smoking/eating/drinking/cell phone policy verified
________ Restroom location
________ Phone location
________ Stairs/elevators location

________ Parking accommodations
________ Snack/refreshment location
________ Signs for direction to class

Room
________ ADA compliance assessment (e.g., doors 32 inches wide, tabletops 30–54 feet high)
________ Check light controls and set level
________ Check temperature and set level

________ Disconnect phone in room (if permissible)
________ Chairs/tables—number and arrangement
________ Extension cord (at least 25 feet with multiple three-prong outlets)
________ Electrical cords taped down

________ Location of electrical outlets
________ Three-prong to two-prong plug adapter
________ Pencil sharpener, if needed
________ Coat rack, if applicable

________ Lectern, if desired
________ Water pitcher and glasses on tables
________ Blinds drawn to avoid distractions