“In my experience speaking with audience members who have disabilities, feeling left out is oftentimes the number one reason invoked as to why speakers don’tRead more about Food For Thought #038
This interview is completely simulated using artificial intelligence (ChatGPT), and is based on the model for Lizzy, one of the InklusivComm personas that were created…Read more about Interview with Lizzy (ChatGPT)
“Not everyone can easily deal with automated content updates. Are you making sure mechanisms are provided for users to control the pace at which automaticRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #037
Today’s post discusses the impact of accessibility barriers, stigma, and discrimination on audience members with disabilities and how these challenges greatly affect their experience when…Read more about Inclusive event planning 101: understanding accessibility barriers
“Do I systematically go beyond colours to also employ text, positioning and hierarchy to create dynamic content that will work better for all of myRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #037
“Make sure to reformulate any question or comment coming from the audience before you go about answering them, so the interpreters can also capture theRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #037
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Americans aged 50 years and older are estimated to control over $1.7 trillion annually in discretionary spending power,Read more about Did You Know… #037
“If you believe inclusive communication is an expensive endeavor, you should definitely look at the impact that excluding parts of your audience can have onRead more about Food For Thought #037
This interview is completely simulated using artificial intelligence (ChatGPT), and is based on the model for Khaleem, one of the InklusivComm personas that were created…Read more about Interview with Khaleem (ChatGPT)
“Text presented in uppercase is harder to read, especially for longer blocks of text. Unless your style guide requires otherwise, are you using sentence orRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #036
“Do I systematically go beyond colours to also employ animations to create dynamic content that will work better for all of my audience?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #036
Creating accessible and inclusive emails is not only the right thing to do – it also drives business growth! By implementing email accessibility best practices,…Read more about Unlocking the benefits of email accessibility: why inclusion is key for business growth
“Minimize most risks of vertigo sensations for your audience by designing your slides, handouts and online content with obvious horizontal and vertical lines instead ofRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #036
American economists estimate that if organizations committed to hiring just 1% of employees with disabilities, on a larger scale, these companies could help boost theRead more about Did You Know… #036
“You should always go out of your way to avoid using the words “edge case” when referring to some of your audience members, as thatRead more about Food For Thought #036
This interview is completely simulated using artificial intelligence (ChatGPT), and is based on the model for Nick, one of the InklusivComm personas that were created…Read more about Interview with Nick (ChatGPT)
“Never indent text using list styles just to achieve a particular visual effect, as it impacts its meaning. Is your content sending the wrong messageRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #035
There are several strategies that speaking professionals can use to make their presentations more accessible and inclusive for audience members with low vision. These strategies…Read more about Helping audience members with low vision better engage in a presentation
“Do I systematically go beyond colours to also employ patterns and shapes to create dynamic content that will work better for all of my audience?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #035
“When interacting with the audience and getting their feedback, turn feedback loops into auditory experiences, by verbally describing the outcomes of room interactions.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #035