“Words matter and audience members don’t tend to read all that much either. Does your website’s design make it hard for people to even understandRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #004
In Western cultures, we tend to associate eye contact with being given attention and respect. In other parts of the world, however, eye contact means…Read more about Different strokes for different folks
“Do I systematically left-align my content to optimize its overall degree of readability on the screen or the page?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #004
“Ensure that any blinking, flashing and other strobing effects never occur more than 2-3 times per second to avoid risks of photo-epileptic seizures for yourRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #004
In 2021, many companies have received multiple ADA-based lawsuits. Often, the first lawsuit is for the website and the second for a mobile app. AdditionalRead more about Did You Know… #004
“A one-size-fits-all delivery of your message will always end up denying part of your audience with fair and equal opportunities to truly learn, share, grow,Read more about Food For Thought #004
Alicia is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion researcher and strategist. She is a creative force for change and a thought leader, offering a positive perspective…Read more about Interview with Alicia Jarvis, CPACC, CSM
“Videos can be difficult to consume for people with hearing and visual disabilities. Are you best supporting your audience with synchronized captions, transcripts and audioRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #003
Over the years, I’ve found myself analyzing how other speakers deliver their content, and I regularly find myself pointing out mistakes they make with regard…Read more about Acknowledging my dark passenger
“Do I systematically stay away from large blocks, columns, or lines of text that run excessively long on the screen?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #003
“Instead of just pointing or referring to the visual assets presented on your slides, describe them verbally when the information they convey supports your content.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #003
Episode 565 Abstract Digital accessibility specialist Denis Boudreau describes a recent analysis on the accessibility of the top 100 million websites. From the May 31st,Read more about Now with Dave Brown – Episode 565
According to 2021 data from the American Institutes for Research (AIR), the total after-tax disposable income of working-age Americans with disabilities is about $504 billionRead more about Did You Know… #003
“To be truly inclusive, you must design your content for the extremes of the human experience, where your audience lives differently, thinks differently, and experiencesRead more about Food For Thought #003
A self-described screen reader user, tequila drinker and crime fiction junkie, Léonie Watson is the Director of Tetralogical, and a member of the W3C Advisory…Read more about Interview with Léonie Watson
“A lot of people can’t operate a mouse, and will depend on their keyboard for basic navigation instead. What does that keyboard experience look likeRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #002
“Do I systematically forego long-winded blocks of text for more visually engaging and compelling ways to tell my story instead?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #002
When we think about all the ways in which communication could go wrong, it’s easy to feel intimidated. Social media can spread bad reputations like…Read more about Building a business case for inclusive speaking
“Ensure any information only conveyed through colour in your printed and digital content is also supported through text, visual cues and/or other additional means.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #002
Findings from the Conference Board of Canada suggest that the share of people with disabilities in the overall Canadian consumer market will rise sharply overRead more about Did You Know… #002