“Do I systematically offer my audience members permission to physically move, walk around the room or even step away if they feel the need?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #107
“Quickly rehash sight gags even if feels awkward, so that some of your audience members don’t have to feel bad when everybody else laughs andRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #107
Diversity is not just about representation but also about equal participation and decision-making. Including people with disabilities in planning and decision-making processes can lead toRead more about Did You Know… #107
“People increasingly value authenticity and social responsibility and they expect businesses to take a stand on social issues. Shallow attempts at sweeping accessibility problems underRead more about Food For Thought #107
“Mouseover and other mouse-related events also need to be operable for keyboard users. Are specific mouse event handlers on your site duplicated to account forRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #106
“Do I systematically provide my audience members with ample opportunities to take breaks during workshops and extended sessions?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #106
“Always assume that your audience’s ability to perceive colours will fail them when it comes to differentiating between objects that are presented in close proximity.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #106
Providing multiple ways to participate in discussions or Q&A sessions can enhance accessibility. This could include using chat functions, allowing for pre-submitted questions, or facilitatingRead more about Did You Know… #106
“Excluding a significant potential portion of the population exposes your brand to serious consequences: legal and financial risks, reputational damage naturally come to mind. It’sRead more about Food For Thought #106
“For the audience to appreciate audio content, dialogs always need to properly stand out. Is foreground speech always at least four times louder than anyRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #105
“Do I systematically provide audience members with opportunities to re-energize as needed?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #105
“When working with text in your materials, avoid centered, right-aligned, or fully-justified blocks of text that makes processing information that much harder for some people.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #105
Subconscious biases can inadvertently impact our actions and language. By becoming aware of and challenging these biases, you can make your presentations more inclusive. HowRead more about Did You Know… #105
“As disabled individuals are making themselves heard more, disability inclusion becomes an increasingly critical aspect of DEI. Failing to include disability in DEI efforts leavesRead more about Food For Thought #105
“Links should be acting as compelling invitations to keep navigating on your site. Is your link text descriptive enough so those links clearly and accuratelyRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #104
“Do I systematically stimulate engagement and participation by planning for workshop activities that give everyone in the audience a chance to actively take part?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #104
“Be mindful to opt for more gender-neutral alternatives such as ‘folks’, ‘people’, or ‘y’all’ when addressing your audience, as opposed to using the term ‘guys’.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #104
Remember, accessibility isn’t just a checkbox. It’s an ongoing process that requires commitment and understanding. Continuously learning and improving your understanding of accessibility needs canRead more about Did You Know… #104