“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
“Make sure to control as many external distractions as you possibly can, so they don’t steal your audience members’ attention away from you and yourRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #091
“Do I systematically make it a point to speak clearly, and at a normal pace to allow sign language interpreters to catch up?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #090
“Be extremely cautious with animated GIF content that strobes, blinks, or flashes rapidly as it may trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #090
“Do I systematically remind myself that not everyone in the audience will be proficient in the commonly agreed-upon language used during the event?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #089
“Never make the assumption that everyone in the audience will automatically be proficient in the commonly agreed-upon language used during the event.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #089
“Do I systematically keep in mind that audience members may not feel comfortable outing themselves when asked if everyone can properly hear me?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #088
“Consider how motion or animations used in your digital assets help make the information easier to understand for the audience, and if it is evenRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #088
“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