Go to main content

This website uses cookies

In order to work as intended, this site stores cookies on your device. Accepting improves our site and provides you with personalized service. Declining results in one cookie being placed on your device so we remember your choice. To learn more about the cookies we use, please read our Privacy Policy.

Phone number +1 514-730-9168 - Empowering people to truly connect

Well, hello there!

Book your free, 20min discovery call!

Trying to wrap your head around how inclusive communications apply to your work? Want to know more about how we can help your business truly connect with all of your audience? Book time with us for a quick discovery call!

20-minute discovery call (free)

Ready to step up your game?

Ready for expert support with digital inclusion in order to bridge accessibility gaps for your audience? Want to make your website or digital assets more accessible? Book a one-hour work session and we’ll help you out!

60-minute work session (paid)

Inklusiv
  • Home
  • About
    • Meet InklusivComm
    • Meet Denis Boudreau
  • Services
    • Speaking
    • Training
  • Books
    • InklusivComm Personas
    • Self-Assessment Test
  • Info-Hub
    • Inclusive Speaking
    • Inclusive Leadership
  • Newsletter
  • Success Stories
  • Connect
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
  • Books
  • Newsletter
  • Info-Hub
  • Success Stories
  • Connect
  • Phone: +1 514-730-9168
  • Email: [email protected]

InklusivComm™
Speaking Tips

Shared on Instagram and archived here, this section shares a series of tips and tricks to become a more inclusive communication professional from your platform of choice (virtual or in-person events).

Recent Posts

  • IPS Self-Assessment #127
  • Inclusive Speaking Tip #127
  • Did You Know… #127
  • Food For Thought #127
  • IPS Self-Assessment #126
  • Inclusive Speaking Tip #126
  • Did You Know… #126
  • Food For Thought #126
  • Inclusive Web Tip #125
  • IPS Self-Assessment #125

Categories

  • Did You Know? (127)
  • Food For Thought (127)
  • Inclusive Speaking Questions (126)
  • Inclusive Speaking Tips (127)
  • Inclusive Web Tips (125)
  • InklusivComm Articles (103)
  • InklusivComm Interviews (61)
  • Media Appearances (55)
  • Other Stuff (2)

Tags

5ins 5tips a11y ableism accessibility accommodations ADD adhd ageing AI allyship anxiety arthritis articles audience auditory issues autism autoimmune disorders averages barriers bias blindness book bottom line business cerebral palsy challenges chatGPT chronic illness chronic pain cognitive issues colour colourblindness compliance crohn's disease culture data deadly sins deafness depression diabetes Did You Know? disabilities disability discrimination diversity dyscalculia dyslexia edge cases email emergency empowerment etiquette extremes fadeout town Food for Thought future gaad hard of hearing hearing loss iliana inclusion industry Insights interviews invisible IPS Test izumi John journey khaleem knowbility language lawsuits leadership learning legislation lizzy low vision market media mental disorders mental health mindset mobility issues model neurodiversity neurological issues neuromuscular newsletter nick OCD opportunities personas photophobia plain language planners Podcasts posts powerpoint psychology PTSD publishing quadriplegic racism representation revenue roadmap RSI sanjay Sarah seniors service dog SMA social media spaces speaking spectrum spending power stigma strategies styles TBI tinnitus Tips tourette trends uma vertigo vestibular issues vision visual issues vivian wcag web workplace

Inclusive Speaking Tip #119

Last updated on August 21, 2024
by Denis Boudreau
  • Inclusive Speaking Tips
Avoid standing in front of direct light sources to keep your face visible so that audience members can see your expressions to increase understanding and access. Deafness & hearing disabilities

“Avoid standing in front of direct light sources to keep your face visible so that audience members can see your expressions to increase understanding and access.”

Denis Boudreau – www.inklusiv.ca

Inclusive Speaking Tips
119 - Deafness & hearing disabilities

  • #trulyConnect
  • #inklusivComm
  • #inclusiveSpeaking

Previous tip Random tip Next tip

Inklusiv Insights Newsletter

SIGN UP to receive our newsletter right into your inbox. Your daily or weekly dose of inspiring ideas, tips and tricks to become a more inclusive speaking professional.
How often do you want to receive our newsletter?(Required)
(You can change your preference at any time)
Consent(Required)
Denis Boudreau

About Denis Boudreau

Founder and Chief Inclusion Officer at InklusivComm, Denis has taken his inclusive communication expertise to hundreds of organizations around the world. Through workshops, counsel, and training, Denis has, to this day, empowered tens of thousands of busy professionals with powerful tools to bridge the gaps that can potentially exclude up to 40% of their audience members, based on disabilities, ageing, and other technical challenges.

Need some help? Book a free 20-min discovery call!

Are you ready to empower your audience to truly connect?

Every day, millions of people all over the world are left out of the conversation because of our inability to account for their disabilities, needs, and expectations. Every year, companies lose on countless opportunities that hurt their brand and bottom line, because they don’t know how to effectively serve those who are left out. The sad story is that most organizations fall short when it comes to connecting with their audience at a deeper, more meaningful level. We’re here to help you with that.

At Inklusiv Communication, we’re on a mission to create a more inclusive world, where people can truly connect. If you’re looking to increase the reach of your message and your audience’s engagement by up to 40%, let’s talk.

“Adopting an inclusive approach to your content delivery shouldn't make you exceptional, but questioning what you think you understand about your audience's needs absolutely does.”

~ Denis Boudreau, InklusivComm

"*" indicates required fields

Subscribe to our weekly or daily newsletter*
(You can change your preference at any time)

Drop by and come say hi!

Ideally situated right in the heart of the city, on the 19th floor of our beautiful, light-filled headquarters offer a breathtaking workspace that inspires us to create the most inclusive solutions for your business.

  • Inklusiv Communication
    235 Young street, Suite 1902
    Montreal, QC H3C 0Z6
  • +1 514-730-9168
  • [email protected]
Inklusiv Empowering people to truly connect
All rights reserved © 2024 Inklusiv Communication
Branding by GoGo Telugo, Development by Ekloweb
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Ethics
  • Accessibility
  • Sitemap
  • Pledge
Twitter LinkedIn Youtube Vimeo Instagram