“Make sure colours used for meaningful text, graphics, and icons in your printed and digital content are sufficiently contrasted against their respective backgrounds.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #011
“Avoid opening links in new browser windows. Instead, let users decide based on their preference. If you are forcing new windows to open, do youRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #010
“Stay away from large blocks, columns, or lines of text that run excessively long on the screen, and left-align your content to optimize its overallRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #010
“Organize important points or steps using list markup to make them more visible. When the order of your content is sequential or the numbers important,Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #009
“Avoid ableist language, using words like ‘crazy’, ‘dumb’, ‘stupid’ or others that use disability as an insult, and cause micro-aggressions to people who have disabilities.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #009
“Keep the design of your data tables as simple as possible, and avoid multiple levels of header rows or columns. Can you consider breaking aRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #008
“Always use a microphone when addressing the audience, because regardless of how loud you might think you are, some will still struggle to properly hearRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #008
“Don’t use images that depend on colour as the only way to convey information. Are you supplementing colour with text labels, patterns or textures toRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #007
“Prefer non-triggering, simple colours – as opposed to bright contrasting colour combinations – when laying out information on slides, handouts, or other documents.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #007
“Can you tell how accessible your online content is? Assess your website or online platforms for accessibility barriers. Do you have the support that youRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #006
“Shield audience members who can easily be distracted from potential unwanted distractions, by minimizing all external stimulations that could get in the way of learning.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #006
“Web page titles are often only partially displayed in the browser tabs, and most people skim-read them. Are your page titles crafted so the mostRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #005
“Make sure to always provide synchronized captions and transcript files every time pre-recorded video and audio files are used as part of your content andRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #005
“Words matter and audience members don’t tend to read all that much either. Does your website’s design make it hard for people to even understandRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #004
“Ensure that any blinking, flashing and other strobing effects never occur more than 2-3 times per second to avoid risks of photo-epileptic seizures for yourRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #004
“Videos can be difficult to consume for people with hearing and visual disabilities. Are you best supporting your audience with synchronized captions, transcripts and audioRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #003
“Instead of just pointing or referring to the visual assets presented on your slides, describe them verbally when the information they convey supports your content.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #003
“A lot of people can’t operate a mouse, and will depend on their keyboard for basic navigation instead. What does that keyboard experience look likeRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #002
“Ensure any information only conveyed through colour in your printed and digital content is also supported through text, visual cues and/or other additional means.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #002
“A picture may be worth a 1000 words, but only as long as everyone can see it! Are you providing text alternatives to your informativeRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #001