“Go beyond colours to also employ patterns, shapes, text, positioning, hierarchy, and animation to create dynamic content that will work better for all of yourRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #055
“Jargony language and other technical terms may be unfamiliar to some users. Are you using clear and concise language to make your content easier toRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #054
“Resist the urge to design massive, eye-straining blocks of content, as those can feel both off-putting and daunting for some of your audience members.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #054
“Transcripts help audience members who are deaf or hard of hearing to better access your multimedia content. Are you providing users with transcripts for audioRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #053
“Educate yourself on disabilities and etiquette, to ensure that your material and the delivery of your material are not offensive to some of your audienceRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #053
“Shorter page titles are easier to parse for everyone, including those who use screen readers. Are you keeping page titles to roughly 60 to 70Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #052
“Speak clearly, at a normal pace, and include pauses after presenting complex points or visual elements to allow audience members to process information.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #052
“A predictable and logical interface makes it easier for people with disabilities to find and use the content they need. How easily can your audienceRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #051
“When asking if anyone has questions, be patient and keep in mind that some people with cognitive disabilities might need extra time to form theirRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #051
“Audio descriptions provide verbal descriptions of the visual content in a video, which can be helpful for users who are blind or have low vision.Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #050
“Don’t bottom-align slide text unless you know that the bottom of the screen will be located well above the audience, or the audience seating willRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #050
“Complex data tables are much more difficult to process for everyone. Are you always making a point to design your data tables so they canRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #049
“Help audience members adequately prepare for planned transitions, by providing ample advance notice and reminders about what is expected to come next.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #049
“Fully justified, centered, or right-aligned blocks of text create undue cognitive burdens for users with cognitive disabilities. Are you making sure your text content isRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #048
“Keep in mind that hand held microphones, facial hair and other mouth obstructors can add significant challenges to the experience of lip reading audience members.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #048
“It’s not unusual for users to miss a required field when filling out a form. Are you making sure that text descriptions are provided toRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #047
“Keep switching back and forth repeatedly between screens to a minimum, as it can create cognitive overload for some attendees, and even make some ofRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #047
“Unexpectedly triggering context changes can be very disorienting. Are you making sure major content changes are not unexpectedly triggered by simply moving the keyboard focus?”Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #046