In this post, we’ll explore a few common areas where communication could break down for some people in our audience when they happen to live with a disability. By making assumptions about people’s ability to understand your data, your materials, and your content, you’re offering some of them yet another reason to fade out.
In this post, we’ll explore a few common areas where communication could break down for some people in our audience when they happen to live…Read more about Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes
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The iceberg metaphor fits perfectly with the landscape of disabilities and inclusion, where visible disabilities make up a small portion of the total. As professional…Read more about The tip of the inclusive speaking iceberg
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As an expert who monetizes the spoken word, your goal should be to touch the heart and soul of everyone in your audience, including those…Read more about Don’t send them out to Fadeout Town
When we address our audience, we can prevent fade-outs from happening by being mindful of considerations to actively work towards the inclusion of all of…Read more about One-way ticket to Fadeout Town