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Shawn works for the Canadian Government as an accessibility advisor for the Accessibility, Accommodation, and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) Program with Shared Services Canada and…Read more about Interview with Shawn Thompson

“Structure your content hierarchically, with many headings and subheadings. Are you grouping related paragraphs together, by assigning them a section heading that provides structure?”Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #015

The inclusive speaking puzzle is complex, and its many pieces add up to how much of a difference you can make in getting your audience…Read more about Introducing the inclusive speaking model

“Do I systematically resist the urge to design massive, eye-straining blocks of content, as those can feel both off-putting and daunting for some of myRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #015

“Capture all instructions relevant for hands-on or workshop activities in an accessible written format, so audience members can refer back to them as needed.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #015

Many separate accessibility standards development processes exist in Canada. Ontario, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia all have laws that mandate creation of provincial accessibility standards. InRead more about Did You Know… #015

“What if your biggest loss of potential revenue came, not from those who don’t like you, but from the 40% of your audience with variousRead more about Food For Thought #015

Episode 617 Abstract Digital accessibility specialist Denis Boudreau explains how to use accessibility checkers on software programs. From the August 22, 2022 episode.Read more about Now with Dave Brown – Episode 617

Neil Milliken is VP – Global Head of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion at Atos, a global leader in secure, decarbonized, and inclusive digital. Neil is,…Read more about Interview with Neil Milliken

“When it comes to web copy, never let your desire to be clever get in the way of your message’s clarity. Why would your audienceRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #014

Throughout the last few months, we’ve explored how different audience members have different needs and expectations, and how one-size-fits-all approaches to creating presentation materials can…Read more about Amplify, Build, Challenge – the ABC of a more inclusive speaking experience

“Do I systematically aim to reduce the audience’s overall cognitive load by sticking to lower case, sentence case, or camel case text presentations?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #014

“Don’t rely on jargon, abbreviations, acronyms, or other technical terms, unless you also plan on clearly explaining what they mean or stand for as partRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #014

Under the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), organizations must create accessibility plans that outline future barrier identification, removal, and prevention. Although these plans need not includeRead more about Did You Know… #014

“If you recognize that people with disabilities and the elderly can be part of your audience, then you must acknowledge that their needs will differRead more about Food For Thought #014

Glenda is one of the best accessibility experts in the world, who believes that digital technology is for everyone. She has focused her career on…Read more about Interview with Glenda Sims

“Most audience members quickly scan words instead of reading thoroughly. Are page titles on your site designed so people to quickly determine what each oneRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #013

Many experienced speaking professionals fall short when it comes to offering truly inclusive experiences in their live, in-person, or virtual events, because accommodating audience members…Read more about Letting go of our own beliefs

“Do I systematically use different visual cues to convey meaningful information whenever possible, to diversify ways in which information is disseminated to audience members?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #013

“Keep screen animations and other scrolling effects to a minimum in order to protect audience members who are more susceptible to motion sickness triggers.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #013