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Inclusive Speaking Tip #100

Last updated on April 10, 2024
by Denis Boudreau
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Make it a point to speak clearly, at a normal pace, and include pauses after presenting complex points or visual elements to allow sign language interpreters to catch up. Deafness & hearing disabilities

“Make it a point to speak clearly, at a normal pace, and include pauses after presenting complex points or visual elements to allow sign language interpreters to catch up.”

Denis Boudreau – www.inklusiv.ca

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Denis Boudreau

About Denis Boudreau

Denis Boudreau is a consultant, trainer, coach, and speaker specializing in inclusive leadership and inclusive communication. He works with leaders and executives who are no longer willing to overlook disability inclusion and want to transform their leadership approach from “inclusive-ish” to truly inclusive by championing accessibility. A Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), Denis has trained thousands of professionals over the past two decades and has delivered hundreds of workshops worldwide in ​both English and French. He​ has ​h​elped leading brands like Netflix, Salesforce, Victoria’s Secret, and many more embed disability inclusion into their ​business strategies, empowering ​t​hem to break down barriers and create deeper, more meaningful connections​ with their target audiences while also meeting legal obligations.

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Every day, millions of employees feel unseen, unheard, and unsupported because leadership fails to recognize and address their diverse needs.

Over 20% of the workforce identifies as either disabled or neurodivergent, yet many organizations lack the tools to foster truly inclusive workplaces. The result? Missed opportunities, disengaged teams, and barriers that limit both individual and business growth.

At Inklusiv Communication, we help leaders move beyond “inclusive-ish” to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in everything they do. By embedding inclusive leadership into your organization, you can unlock the full potential of your workforce, increase engagement, and drive long-term success.

If you’re ready to build a truly inclusive workplace where everyone thrives and can contribute to the full extent of their potential, let’s talk.

“Neurodiversity inclusion is one of the most powerful tools that we have to challenge the status quo, and change the face of what is considered “normal” in today’s workplace. Can you think of a better way for a business to do good, and naturally stand out as the organization of choice?”

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