“Accessibility barriers mean that audience members with disabilities can easily find themselves excluded from certain parts of the venue, or enjoy certain activities or componentsRead more about Food For Thought #067
“If you care about doing better by your clients, your prospects and your visitors, then you owe it to them to look into web accessibilityRead more about Food For Thought #066
“Companies that don’t take steps to be inclusive and accommodate the needs of people with disabilities and the ageing population risk alienating these groups, whichRead more about Food For Thought #065
“There’s no doubt in my mind that by making inclusion a priority, we all can help create a more compassionate, understanding, and equitable society. AndRead more about Food For Thought #064
“Neurodiversity inclusion is one of the most powerful tools that businesses have to challenge the status quo, and change the face of what is consideredRead more about Food For Thought #063
“Through the creation of inclusive workplaces, we as leaders get to promote diversity and inclusion, reduce stigma and discrimination, and create a more equitable andRead more about Food For Thought #062
“Communication challenges often lead to all sorts of misunderstandings, misinterpretations, stigma, and feelings of exclusion among neurodiverse employees, and may often be at the rootRead more about Food For Thought #061
“There’s still so much that needs to be said, so much that needs to be claimed, before speakers truly understand the diverse perspectives of theirRead more about Food For Thought #060
“By introducing and examining accessibility barriers, inclusive communication considerations help raise awareness and inspire you to make intentional efforts to create more inclusive and accessibleRead more about Food For Thought #059
“The more you acknowledge the diversity of needs and expectations of your audience members, the more you’ll discover that you have an incredible amount ofRead more about Food For Thought #058
“Do yourself and everyone else a favour, and don’t wait! Break down barriers in your events, so that every attendee gets their chance to fullyRead more about Food For Thought #057
“When the needs of all attendees are considered, including those who live with disabilities, you create a more inclusive atmosphere that ensures everyone gets toRead more about Food For Thought #056
“Failing to actively prioritize disability inclusion in your planning only perpetuates a systemic culture of stigma and discrimination that leaves behind the 20% of ourRead more about Food For Thought #055
“Every time speakers decline or forgo the microphone — or whenever they find themselves guilty of any of the other sins of professional speaking —Read more about Food For Thought #054
“How many of the great diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in organizations also protect age and disability? Can we truly talk about DE&I, if ourRead more about Food For Thought #053
“Inclusive speaking and accessible communication principles may be very simple, but they involve a lot of moving parts, which is what makes these topics soRead more about Food For Thought #052
“Granted, design and aesthetics are subjective, but you must still make sure that your content is accessible, and devoid of stereotypes or elements that makeRead more about Food For Thought #051
“Making your content inclusive to everyone means making sure it is not ableist, ageist, misogynistic, racist, skin-tone biased, heteronormative, cisnormative, xenophobic, classist, confusing, unethical, etc.Read more about Food For Thought #050
“Making your content accessible to everyone in the audience should be the bare minimum. Not just for the average audience members, but also for thoseRead more about Food For Thought #049
“Your assets and materials might pass you own tests, but if your audience struggles to find what they are looking for and complete their tasks,Read more about Food For Thought #048