Non-verbal communication can significantly enhance the accessibility of your speeches for individuals with hearing impairments. This includes using gestures, facial expressions, and visual aids effectively.Read more about Did You Know… #097
“Neurodiversity refers to the wide range of cognitive and neurological differences among individuals, including conditions like autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and others that have toRead more about Food For Thought #097
“Images that are purely decorative in nature should be invisible to assistive technologies. Are decorative images coded so that they can be safely ignored byRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #096
“Do I systematically begin by contextualizing an audience member’s question or comment for everyone else’s benefit before I jump right into sharing my perspectives?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #096
“Avoid subtle colour combinations, such as light grey text on a white background, that will make the content even harder to read for the audienceRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #096
Mental health considerations are a crucial aspect of disability inclusion. Providing support for individuals with mental health conditions, such as designated quiet spaces and flexibleRead more about Did You Know… #096
“When it comes to neurodiversity, the best leaders don’t just adapt to differences; they celebrate them. Inclusive leadership is transformative, positively impacting not just yourRead more about Food For Thought #096
“Section headings also need to convey their structure to assistive technologies like screen readers. Is the underlying code used for your headings marked up usingRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #095
“Do I systematically hire an interpreter to provide captions in real-time, when my presentation platform doesn’t provide one by default?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #095
“Use different visual cues to convey meaningful information whenever possible, to diversify ways in which information is disseminated to audience members.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #095
Inclusivity is about more than just the event itself. From the initial announcement, to the booking process, all the way through to follow-up communications, everyRead more about Did You Know… #095
Episode 980 Abstract Web Accessibility in Mind has released their annual screen reader user report. Denis Boudreau shares his takeaways from the findings. From theRead more about Now with Dave Brown – Episode 980
“Embracing neurodiversity isn’t about accommodating a few people; it’s about elevating your entire workforce. The more varied the minds involved, the more innovative the solutionsRead more about Food For Thought #095
“Fully justified text is harder to read for some people. Does your site provide a simple mechanism for audience members to left align text thatRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #094
“Do I systematically connect my presentation platform to a captioning service when it doesn’t provide one by default?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #094
“Make it a point to include your pronouns and a brief physical description as you go about introducing yourself, as not everyone in the audienceRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #094
It’s not just about the event; transportation to and from the venue can be a significant barrier for many people with disabilities. Promoting accessible transportationRead more about Did You Know… #094
“Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just a moral obligation; it’s a business necessity. When you embrace all forms of diversity, you’re not merely checking aRead more about Food For Thought #094
“The more links you have, the more your audience depending on keyboard navigation need to tab. Are you combining adjacent links together when they pointRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #093
“Do I systematically choose a presentation platform that minimally includes a built-in, automated closed captioning feature?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #093