“Do I systematically offer my audience members permission to physically move, walk around the room or even step away if they feel the need?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #107
“Quickly rehash sight gags even if feels awkward, so that some of your audience members don’t have to feel bad when everybody else laughs andRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #107
“Do I systematically provide my audience members with ample opportunities to take breaks during workshops and extended sessions?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #106
“Always assume that your audience’s ability to perceive colours will fail them when it comes to differentiating between objects that are presented in close proximity.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #106
“Do I systematically provide audience members with opportunities to re-energize as needed?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #105
“When working with text in your materials, avoid centered, right-aligned, or fully-justified blocks of text that makes processing information that much harder for some people.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #105
“Do I systematically stimulate engagement and participation by planning for workshop activities that give everyone in the audience a chance to actively take part?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #104
“Be mindful to opt for more gender-neutral alternatives such as ‘folks’, ‘people’, or ‘y’all’ when addressing your audience, as opposed to using the term ‘guys’.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #104
“Do I systematically adopt a participant-centered approach, where the audience gets to experience things first-hand?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #103
“Always plan for a variety of alternate formats for those who require them, such as readily-available electronic or large print versions of your documents andRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #103
“Do I systematically adopt a participant-centered approach by providing multiple hands-on learning opportunities?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #102
“Instead of automatically forcing people into breakout rooms with random strangers, let them join rooms themselves, and be prepared to stay behind with those whoRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #102
“Do I systematically minimize all external stimulations that could get in the way of learning for my audience?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #101
“Diversify the ways in which your deliver your content, so audience members are not forced into a passive state where their only option is toRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #101
“Do I systematically shield audience members who can easily be distracted from potential unwanted distractions?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #100
“Make it a point to speak clearly, at a normal pace, and include pauses after presenting complex points or visual elements to allow sign languageRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #100
“Do I systematically avoid turning my back to the audience, as some people in the audience require a clear line of sight to my faceRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #099
“Use URL shorteners to make your links more memorable and maximize their readability by labeling them with one or two easy-to-remember words, rather than aRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #099
“Do I systematically send my materials to interpreters and captioners in advance, when such services are provided, so they can research and practice unfamiliar terms?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #098
“Never assume that your audience members will be able to fully rely on their hand-eye coordination to interact, pinpoint, or trigger targets on a screen.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #098