“Accessibility barriers mean that audience members with disabilities can easily find themselves excluded from certain parts of the venue, or enjoy certain activities or componentsRead more about Food For Thought #067
“Alternate text descriptions for static and linked images should not replicate any information already conveyed by screen reader technology. Are you actively avoiding redundancy?”Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #066
“Do I systematically provide audience members with clear and obvious ways to opt-out from screen movements or animations that can be potentially triggering?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #066
In this new blog series, we start with the vital first key to inclusive leadership: “Understanding Disability.” Through Sanjay’s story, we dive into the broad…Read more about A roadmap to inclusive leadership: understanding disability (key no1)
“At the start of the presentation or event, take a moment to verbally describe the room layout and location of emergency exits, food/beverages, and restrooms.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #066
Approximately 1.3 billion individuals globally live with some form of disability, indicating that accessibility is not about ‘accommodating a few.’ It’s about enabling equitable experiencesRead more about Did You Know… #066
“If you care about doing better by your clients, your prospects and your visitors, then you owe it to them to look into web accessibilityRead more about Food For Thought #066
“Generic link text such as ‘click here’, ‘read more’, and ‘more info’ loses all meaning when consumed outside of its immediate of context. Are youRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #065
“Do I systematically offer audience members with means to turn off any potentially triggering animations associated with interactive calls to action?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #065
Dive into today’s summary blog post, where we revisit our 15 keys for inclusive leadership and creating an disability-friendly work environment in the wake of…Read more about Unlock your 15 keys to a diverse and empowered workplace
“Share an outline as you get started, so your audience can set proper expectations and decide if they want to commit their brain power toRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #065
Episode 845 Abstract In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Denis Boudreau discusses the importance of recognizing the impact of culture in inclusiveRead more about Now with Dave Brown – Episode 845
Deaf culture, rich and diverse, includes sign languages that are full-fledged languages with their own dialects. Recognizing and respecting these cultural and linguistic differences isRead more about Did You Know… #065
“Companies that don’t take steps to be inclusive and accommodate the needs of people with disabilities and the ageing population risk alienating these groups, whichRead more about Food For Thought #065
“Short, single-topic paragraphs always work best for audience members who struggle with written content. Are you making sure your paragraphs don’t really go beyond 50-60Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #064
Disability often goes unseen and misunderstood, affecting one in four or five individuals in society. This post shines a spotlight on both visible and invisible…Read more about Championing change in disability inclusion
“Do I systematically provide large, static calls to action for audience members to interact with?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #064
“Never depend on colour as the only means to convey information in your printed or digital content, as some audience members can’t perceive colours theRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #064
The structuring of your speech timings can greatly influence its accessibility. Extended sessions without breaks can be physically and cognitively taxing for some individuals. IncorporatingRead more about Did You Know… #064
“There’s no doubt in my mind that by making inclusion a priority, we all can help create a more compassionate, understanding, and equitable society. AndRead more about Food For Thought #064