“Never rely on imagery alone to create an atmosphere, unless the visual asset you use is purely decorative in nature and does not convey anyRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #074
“Do I systematically refrain from making screen animations mandatory, as these effects can trigger nausea, dizziness, and headaches for some audience members?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #073
“It’s best to use colour combinations that go beyond recommended contrast ratios, as colours never look as clear on the projector as they do onRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #073
“Do I systematically avoid unnecessary slide transitions and animations that can trigger nausea, headaches, and dizziness for some audience members with vestibular disorders?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #072
“Understand that audience members with reading difficulties will not be able to concentrate on what you’re saying, when they’re focused on reading text-heavy slides.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #072
“Do I systematically avoid relying on any kind of flashing, strobing, or blinking effects to draw attention, as it can cause discomfort or trigger seizuresRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #071
“Pay attention to the power of the words you choose, and the profound effect these words can have on your audience and their ability toRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #071
“Do I systematically keep the use of slide transitions to an absolute minimum, as some audience members may become ill from them?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #070
“Provide audience members with ample opportunities to take breaks or even step away during workshops and extended sessions when they feel the need to doRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #070
“Do I systematically consider how I use motion or animations, to see if it makes the information easier to understand, or if it is evenRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #069
“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 Inclusive Speaking Tip #069
“Do I systematically keep the use of slide transitions to an absolute minimum, as some audience members can easily find them distracting, or disturbing?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #068
“Avoid relying on any kind of flashing, strobbing, or blinking effects to draw attention, as it can cause discomfort or trigger seizures for some audienceRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #068
“Do I systematically minimize most risks of vertigo sensations for my audience by designing slides, handouts and online content with obvious horizontal and vertical lines?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #067
“Offer options to audience members by providing them with textual versions of presentations either in slide notes or in a handout accompanying slide decks.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #067
“Do I systematically provide audience members with clear and obvious ways to opt-out from screen movements or animations that can be potentially triggering?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #066
“At the start of the presentation or event, take a moment to verbally describe the room layout and location of emergency exits, food/beverages, and restrooms.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #066
“Do I systematically offer audience members with means to turn off any potentially triggering animations associated with interactive calls to action?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #065