According to InvisibleDisabilities.org, an American non-profit association dedicated to raising awareness that invisible illnesses, pains, and disabilities are very real, states that about 74% ofRead more about Did You Know… #028
“One of the most common mistakes for communicators is to assume that what they feel works best in terms of content delivery strategies will alsoRead more about Food For Thought #028
Nikita Koselev’s motto is simple. It’s all about helping people from underrepresented and underprivileged groups learn quality information technology skills, using hands-on Open Source contributions,…Read more about Interview with Nikita Koselev
“Using headings for bold or emphasis effects can hinder the experience of people who use assistive technologies. Are you avoiding the use of header elementsRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #027
The search for new tips and tricks to become a more inclusive speaking professional never ends! There are so many details that we, as speaking…Read more about Five things you can do to be more inclusive (November 2022 edition)
“Do I systematically emphasize contrast between adjacent objects in my printed and digital assets?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #027
“When delivering your content, take advantage of pauses that are long enough to give audience members sufficient time to process information before moving forward.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #027
According to findings from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability, an estimated 20% of working-age Canadians self-identify as having one or more disabilities that affectRead more about Did You Know… #027
Episode 674 Abstract Denis Boudreau shares tips on making your social media posts accessible and inclusive. From the November 14, 2022 episode.Read more about Now with Dave Brown – Episode 674
“When we fail to recognize and embrace the diversity that exists in our audience, what happens to audience members that feel, vibrate and respond toRead more about Food For Thought #027
With over 25 years of experience in different design disciplines, Jason considers himself a bit of a design vagabond. Currently a senior web developer at…Read more about Interview with Jason Boychuk
“Making sure that every functionality or call to action in your pages can be used with the keyboard only is crucial for accessibility. Can yourRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #026
Since I wrote my first book update blog post, several exciting milestones have been reached, and some cool things have indeed moved forward. In this…Read more about The Inclusive Speaker – November 2022 Book Update
“Do I systematically make sure colours used for meaningful graphics and icons in my printed and digital content are sufficiently contrasted against their respective backgrounds?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #026
“Stimulate engagement and participation by planning for workshop activities that give everyone in the audience a chance to actively take part in the experience.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #026
People with disabilities represent at least 17% of the global population, and form the largest minority group worldwide. With 80% of disabilities being acquired laterRead more about Did You Know… #026
“Audience members with disabilities experience constant feelings of frustration and resentment because of the way we communicate our ideas, or how we convey our message.”Read more about Food For Thought #026
Angela Young is a strong advocate for scalable, systemic, organizational initiatives that drive diversity and inclusion. As a member of the invisible disability, Deaf, Neurodivergent,…Read more about Interview with Angela Young