“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 easilyRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #087
“Don’t ever just show a video with infomation happening solely on the visual track, without making sure audience members are provided with appropriate context first.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #087
“Do I systematically keep in mind that hand held microphones, facial hair and other mouth obstructors can add significant challenges to the experience of lipRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #086
“As part of your introduction, provide your audience with the ability to follow along on their own devices, by sharing links to your slides andRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #086
“Do I systematically reformulate questions or comments from the audience before I go about answering them, so the interpreters can also capture the context?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #085
“Consider using dark background colours to host light foreground content, so the dark colours can create an improved negative space for the lighter content.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #085
“Do I systematically rely on ASL interpreters and CART services when they’re available as I’m delivering content?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #084
“Improve the overall content readability of your content by offering sufficient tracking and leading to paragraphs, as well as enough padding in between blocks ofRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #084
“Do I systematically make sure to stand in good lighting for optimal visibility as I’m delivering content?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #083
“If you address sensitive topics that may upset some of your audience members, give them plenty of notice so they can prepare, or remove themselvesRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #083
“Do I systematically avoid the use of jargony language or technical terms, unless I absolutely have to?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #082
In this post, we revisit inclusive speaking, focusing on making PowerPoint presentations accessible to all, especially those with disabilities. We cover practical tips and WCAG…Read more about PowerPoint accessibility secrets for communication professionals
“Never make any assumptions about your audience’s gender, sexual orientation, race, family unit, technical knowledge, physical or mental abilities, or level of education.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #082
“Do I systematically explain what abbreviations, acronyms or other technical terms mean or stand for as part of my content delivery?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #081
“Save audience members from dazzling screen glares by staying away from painful or extreme color contrasts, such as black text on a white background, orRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #081
“Do I systematically provide transcript files every time pre-recorded video and audio files are used as part of my content and delivery?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #080
“Be on the look out for potential accessibility issues when planning for participant activities, such as responding to questions, breakout discussions, hands-on workshops, etc.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #080
“Do I systematically provide synchronized captions every time pre-recorded video files are used as part of my content and delivery?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #079
“Don’t expect audience members to be able to successfully read the information on your slides while having to pay attention to what you are sayingRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #079
“Do I systematically avoid designing content with subtle vertical slants that can reinforce ‘falling-from-height’ sensations for my audience members?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #078