As with all marginalized groups, people with disabilities are not a monolith. They have diverse backgrounds, experiences, expectations, and needs. Recognizing this diversity is essentialRead more about Did You Know… #070
“By being more inclusive, businesses attract a more diverse customer base, which opens up new markets and opportunities, and leads to more sales, repeat business,Read more about Food For Thought #070
“Tabular information, such as content presented in data tables, needs to be structured using table markup. Are your data tables built using column and rowRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #069
“Do I systematically consider how I use motion or animations, to see if it makes the information easier to understand, or if it is evenRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #069
Ready to step up your inclusive leadership game? This blog post serves as Key No. 4, guiding you through making your digital platforms more accessible.…Read more about A roadmap to inclusive leadership: digital accessibility (key no4)
“Provide a readily-available list of complex terms, technical words and unusual expressions, intended to help sign language interpreters efficiently follow along.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #069
Attendees might have cognitive disabilities like dyslexia, ADHD, or autism, leading to diverse information processing and sensory experiences. Have you considered these various needs whenRead more about Did You Know… #069
“While it’s important for event planners to champion the cause of inclusion, it’s also beneficial for allies, staff, and speaking professionals to step in andRead more about Food For Thought #069
“Audio content, such as podcast files, needs to be supported with a full transcript. Are you making sure your audio content and its and textRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #068
“Do I systematically keep the use of slide transitions to an absolute minimum, as some audience members can easily find them distracting, or disturbing?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #068
In this post, we dive into the third key to inclusive leadership. Workplace accessibility isn’t just about physical modifications and accommodations. Through the lens of…Read more about A roadmap to inclusive leadership: workplace accessibility (key no3)
“Avoid relying on any kind of flashing, strobbing, or blinking effects to draw attention, as it can cause discomfort or trigger seizures for some audienceRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #068
Many individuals with disabilities use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices to communicate. Acknowledging and respecting these communication methods is crucial for inclusivity. How areRead more about Did You Know… #068
“Steps can be taken to address discrimination in live events by providing training and education on disability inclusion and promoting a culture of inclusion, respect,Read more about Food For Thought #068
“The significance of abbreviations and acronyms should be presented when they are first encountered in content. Are you ensuring their meaning is defined on theirRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #067
“Do I systematically minimize most risks of vertigo sensations for my audience by designing slides, handouts and online content with obvious horizontal and vertical lines?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #067
Explore how Sarah, a standout leader, unlocks the second key to inclusive leadership: leveraging disability legislation. This isn’t just about ticking off compliance boxes. Sarah…Read more about A roadmap to inclusive leadership: disability legislation (key no2)
“Offer options to audience members by providing them with textual versions of presentations either in slide notes or in a handout accompanying slide decks.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #067
Accessibility is not only an ethical imperative but also a legal requirement in many jurisdictions, such as under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) inRead more about Did You Know… #067
Episode 854 Abstract In the first hour of the show, Denis Boudreau shares some strategies that workplaces can do to accommodate employees with invisible disabilitiesRead more about Now with Dave Brown – Episode 854