“Never depend on colour as the only means to convey information in your printed or digital content, as some audience members can’t perceive colours theRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #064
“Information is easier to process visually and mentally when it’s broken down into bite-sized, manageable chunks. Are you actively avoiding big, daunting walls of textRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #063
“Recognize that audience members with reading difficulties may not have enough time to finish reading text-heavy slides before you move on to the next one.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #063
“Long lists can be daunting, and feed into a natural desire to start skimming through the page instead of actually reading. Are you keeping listsRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #062
“Use people-first language in your material and delivery, such as ‘people with disabilities’ instead of ‘disabled people’, as people are more than just their disabilities.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #062
“Keeping the flashing area of your animations small enough will minimize the risk of seizures for photo-epileptic users. Are you paying attention to such risksRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #061
“Avoid displaying content at the bottom of your slide or screen, as that area is more likely to be harder to see for audience membersRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #061
“Sounds that are triggered automatically can hinder the experience of those who rely on screen readers. Are you making sure that sounds only start afterRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #060
“Go out of your way to set clear expectations for your audience, be consistent in your instructions, and always follow through with what has beenRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #060
“Making necessary improvements based on feedback received from users with disabilities can have a dramatic impact on how accessible your website is. Are you listeningRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #059
“Make it a point to offer your audience members permission to physically move, walk around the room or even walk away from the group ifRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #059
“Formatting and layout elements such as font size, color, and contrast can improve readability and legibility. How are you supporting users with visual impairments orRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #058
“Don’t rely exclusively on auditory content such as audio cues or music to signal information, as those can be unusable for someone who can’t easilyRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #058
“Visually highlighting components when they receive focus helps keyboard only users navigate. Are you making sure active elements are highlighted when they receive keyboard focus?”Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #057
“Make sure that the statistics, demographic data or trends presented to your audience members are diverse-conscious, when possible and appropriate.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #057
“Identifying language changes in content helps screen reader users better understand passages in other languages. Are you making sure assistive technologies can determine such changes?”Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #056
“Keep the use of slide transitions to an absolute minimum, as some audience members can easily find them distracting, disturbing, and may even become illRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #056
“Research shows that sentences averaging 15 to 20 words or less are typically easier to process. Are you breaking down longer sentences into smaller onesRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #055