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“If you’re going to rely on printed materials during workshops, activities and other types of audience interactions, make sure to also offer alternative accessible formats.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #127

“Keep in mind that poor lighting conditions can impair the audience’s ability to perceive various combinations of colours and affect how they will experience yourRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #126

“On smaller touch devices, links and other controls can be so small that they become difficult to interact with. Are you making sure the sizeRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #125

“When designing your content, stay away from complex, condensed or cursive fonts that will be harder for your audience to interpret and read from aRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #125

“Newly displayed content should not interfere with a person’s ability to use the rest of the information on a web page. When such content appears,Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #124

“Avoid the use of the word ‘normal’ when comparing different groups, as it can stigmatize the experience of marginalized audience members and make them feelRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #124

“Adapting to user-defined text settings allows users to adjust text spacing to make it easier to read. Are you ensuring people can override the presentationRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #123

“Make sure all relevant audio goes through the audio system, and never assume the audience can hear everything that is going on, or is beingRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #123

“Digital accessibility goes beyond checking off a list of requirements. Are you making sure to test your sites and apps with users with disabilities toRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #122

“Use plain, simple language and avoid idioms or figures of speech that could be interpreted literally and cause confusion to some people with cognitive disabilities.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #122

“Low vision users and those who are colourblind need buttons and graphics to have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 for accessibility. Are youRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #121

“Don’t expect audience members to just sit still for extended periods of time and remain engaged, unless you plan for opportunities to get their bloodRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #121

“Forcing multi-dimensional scrolling creates issues for users with low vision who need larger fonts to read comfortably. Are you ensuring they don’t have to scrollRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #120

“Ensure that statistics, demographic data or trends presented include information about racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse groups when appropriate.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #120

“Structure greatly aids users in understanding how the information is organized in digital documents. Are you using data tables and other structured formats to clearlyRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #119

“Avoid standing in front of direct light sources to keep your face visible so that audience members can see your expressions to increase understanding andRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #119

“Content that depends entirely on orientation, colour, size, shape, or position can be unusable to some users. Are you avoiding reliance on a single sensoryRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #118

“Avoid unnecessary slide transitions and animations that can trigger nausea, headaches, and dizziness for some audience members with vestibular disorders.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #118