“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
“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?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #097
“Cover all of the information that is presented on each slide of your slides, so the audience is not left with the responsibility of fillingRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #097
“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?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #096
“Avoid subtle colour combinations, such as light grey text on a white background, that will make the content even harder to read for the audienceRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #096
“Do I systematically hire an interpreter to provide captions in real-time, when my presentation platform doesn’t provide one by default?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #095
“Use different visual cues to convey meaningful information whenever possible, to diversify ways in which information is disseminated to audience members.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #095
“Do I systematically connect my presentation platform to a captioning service when it doesn’t provide one by default?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #094
“Make it a point to include your pronouns and a brief physical description as you go about introducing yourself, as not everyone in the audienceRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #094
“Do I systematically choose a presentation platform that minimally includes a built-in, automated closed captioning feature?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #093
“In virtual settings, share links referenced in the chat window, so audience members can follow them locally and magnify their content to the level thatRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #093
“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?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #092
“Provide structure and make sure to get to the key points of the presentation quickly, so audience members can see what’s coming and have anRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #092
“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?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #091