Being listed as part of a speakers bureau can raise the profile of disability issues if the listing is well-marketed. However, the success of this strategy depends on having people in your organization who are willing, knowledgeable and capable public speakers. Success also depends on being invited to speak. Disability-focused reading material in waiting areas. A recreation department in one rehabilitation agency provides leisure classes and other services to community members.
Many local children take swimming lessons there.
The reading material in the area overlooking the pool is filled with articles and magazines about developmental disabilities. Brochures describe the services provided by other departments of the agency. While no one is forced to read the articles, many will pick them up out of boredom. Effort is made to ensure that the reading matter is engaging, jargon-free, and changed frequently to keep people reading. Public education campaigns.