“Do I systematically follow through with what has been announced or promised, so my audience is clear on expectations?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #127
“If you’re going to rely on printed materials during workshops, activities and other types of audience interactions, make sure to also offer alternative accessible formats.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #127
The placement of accessibility features, like wheelchair spaces, should not be an afterthought. They should be integrated seamlessly into the event setting to ensure allRead more about Did You Know… #127
“Inclusive leadership is about shared understanding, collaboration, and a genuine urge to do the right thing so that a culture of inclusivity and respect canRead more about Food For Thought #127
“Do I systematically go out of my way to set clear expectations for my audience, and be consistent in my instructions?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #126
“Keep in mind that poor lighting conditions can impair the audience’s ability to perceive various combinations of colours and affect how they will experience yourRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #126
Inclusion should be considered in the promotional materials and registration process of your event. Providing accessible formats and considering accessibility needs during registration can ensureRead more about Did You Know… #126
“Challenges in implementing disability legislation are opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact through empathy and understanding, transforming obstacles into successes.”Read more about Food For Thought #126
“On smaller touch devices, links and other controls can be so small that they become difficult to interact with. Are you making sure the sizeRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #125
“Do I systematically make sure everyone understands the expectations, before asking the audience to take any sort of action?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #125
“When designing your content, stay away from complex, condensed or cursive fonts that will be harder for your audience to interpret and read from aRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #125
Sign language interpretation can make your event more accessible to deaf or hard of hearing attendees. However, remember there are different sign languages across theRead more about Did You Know… #125
“Creating an inclusive culture requires leaders to recognize the human value behind legal requirements and to embody these values in their actions to build moreRead more about Food For Thought #125
“Newly displayed content should not interfere with a person’s ability to use the rest of the information on a web page. When such content appears,Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #124
“Do I systematically make sure sufficient instructions have been clearly provided before asking the audience to take any sort of action?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #124
“Avoid the use of the word ‘normal’ when comparing different groups, as it can stigmatize the experience of marginalized audience members and make them feelRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #124
Remember that inclusion is about creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. This culture should permeate your entire event, from planning to execution.Read more about Did You Know… #124
“Understanding the core legislation is crucial, but weaving these principles into the organization’s DNA creates lasting impact, ensuring long-term inclusivity and respect for all employees.”Read more about Food For Thought #124
“Adapting to user-defined text settings allows users to adjust text spacing to make it easier to read. Are you ensuring people can override the presentationRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #123
“Do I systematically take advantage of pauses that are long enough to give audience members sufficient time to process information before moving forward?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #123