InklusivComm™
Self-Assessment Test

“Do I systematically provide a readily-available list of complex terms, technical words and unusual expressions, intended to help sign language interpreters efficiently follow along?”

“Do I systematically begin by contextualizing an audience member’s question or comment for everyone else’s benefit before I jump right into sharing my perspectives?”

“Do I systematically hire an interpreter to provide captions in real-time, when my presentation platform doesn’t provide one by default?”

“Do I systematically connect my presentation platform to a captioning service when it doesn’t provide one by default?”

“Do I systematically choose a presentation platform that minimally includes a built-in, automated closed captioning feature?”

“Do I systematically avoid standing in front of direct light sources to keep my face visible, so that audience members can clearly see my expressions?”

“Do I systematically make it a point to include pauses after presenting complex points or visual elements, to allow sign language interpreters to catch up?”

“Do I systematically make it a point to speak clearly, and at a normal pace to allow sign language interpreters to catch up?”

“Do I systematically remind myself that not everyone in the audience will be proficient in the commonly agreed-upon language used during the event?”

“Do I systematically keep in mind that audience members may not feel comfortable outing themselves when asked if everyone can properly hear me?”

“Do I systematically rely on more than just audio cues or music to signal information, as those can be unusable for someone who can’t easily perceive sounds?”

“Do I systematically keep in mind that hand held microphones, facial hair and other mouth obstructors can add significant challenges to the experience of lip reading audience members?”

“Do I systematically reformulate questions or comments from the audience before I go about answering them, so the interpreters can also capture the context?”

“Do I systematically rely on ASL interpreters and CART services when they’re available as I’m delivering content?”

“Do I systematically make sure to stand in good lighting for optimal visibility as I’m delivering content?”

“Do I systematically avoid the use of jargony language or technical terms, unless I absolutely have to?”

“Do I systematically explain what abbreviations, acronyms or other technical terms mean or stand for as part of my content delivery?”

“Do I systematically provide transcript files every time pre-recorded video and audio files are used as part of my content and delivery?”

“Do I systematically provide synchronized captions every time pre-recorded video files are used as part of my content and delivery?”

“Do I systematically avoid designing content with subtle vertical slants that can reinforce ‘falling-from-height’ sensations for my audience members?”

“Do I systematically avoid animations, carousel sliders, and other rapid movement assets that automatically launch on the screen?”

“Do I systematically avoid setting my videos to auto-play by default, as some audience members can be inconvenienced by them?”

“Do I systematically keep switching back and forth repeatedly between screens to a minimum, as it can create cognitive overload for some attendees, and even make some ill?”

“Do I systematically avoid assuming that audience members will be able to fully rely on their hand-eye coordination to interact, pinpoint or trigger targets on a screen?”

“Do I systematically refrain from making screen animations mandatory, as these effects can trigger nausea, dizziness, and headaches for some audience members?”

“Do I systematically avoid unnecessary slide transitions and animations that can trigger nausea, headaches, and dizziness for some audience members with vestibular disorders?”

“Do I systematically avoid relying on any kind of flashing, strobing, or blinking effects to draw attention, as it can cause discomfort or trigger seizures for some audience members?”

“Do I systematically keep the use of slide transitions to an absolute minimum, as some audience members may become ill from them?”

“Do I systematically consider how I use motion or animations, to see if it makes the information easier to understand, or if it is even necessary?”

“Do I systematically keep the use of slide transitions to an absolute minimum, as some audience members can easily find them distracting, or disturbing?”