“Do I systematically explain what abbreviations, acronyms or other technical terms mean or stand for as part of my content delivery?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #081
“Save audience members from dazzling screen glares by staying away from painful or extreme color contrasts, such as black text on a white background, orRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #081
Allowing for flexible participation can make events more inclusive. This could mean offering options to join in-person, virtually, or a combination of both. Flexibility alsoRead more about Did You Know… #081
“What if the biggest loss of potential revenue for your business came, not from those who don’t like your brand, but from the 40% ofRead more about Food For Thought #081
“Providing alternative text for images is important. When your images primarily convey function, are you using alt text to describe their purpose, rather than whatRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #080
“Do I systematically provide transcript files every time pre-recorded video and audio files are used as part of my content and delivery?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #080
“Be on the look out for potential accessibility issues when planning for participant activities, such as responding to questions, breakout discussions, hands-on workshops, etc.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #080
Many individuals with disabilities prefer to discuss their disabilities openly, while others may not. Respecting individual preferences about discussing disabilities is an essential aspect ofRead more about Did You Know… #080
“Research shows that accessible websites have better user experiences overall, as they tend to be easier to use and navigate. This leads to increased engagementRead more about Food For Thought #080
“Language should be simple. Are you using clear and straightforward language to make content easier to understand for those with different reading levels and languageRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #079
“Do I systematically provide synchronized captions every time pre-recorded video files are used as part of my content and delivery?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #079
“Don’t expect audience members to be able to successfully read the information on your slides while having to pay attention to what you are sayingRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #079
Over time, the terminologies associated with disabilities can evolve. It’s crucial to stay updated with these changes to ensure respectful communication. This also demonstrates aRead more about Did You Know… #079
Episode 909 Abstract Where do you rank reasonable accommodation as an indicator for a company’s inclusive culture? Denis Boudreau weighs in with his thoughts. FromRead more about Now with Dave Brown – Episode 909
“The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all public accommodations be accessible to people with disabilities. This means that if your website is not,Read more about Food For Thought #079
“Blinking or flashing effects must never be turned on by default in a web page. Are your end users able to turn off, pause, orRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #078
“Do I systematically avoid designing content with subtle vertical slants that can reinforce ‘falling-from-height’ sensations for my audience members?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #078
“Keep in mind that when asking if everyone in the audience can properly hear you, there’s always a chance that some people will not feelRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #078