An essential component to maximizing remote participation by people with disabilities Part two of a two-part article. Part one focuses on how to optimize the video conference experience for the event. One of the lasting impacts of the pandemic is that business…
Using plain language is essential for content accessibility
Using plain language is essential for content accessibility When writing for your audience, it’s essential to keep things simple at the lowest common denominator for your audience. If your audience is all Ph.D. candidates, language can be complex and require…
Phrases that you might not realize are ableist
Calling out ableist language is the first step to rehabilitating a disability non-inclusive environment. Ableism is a set of beliefs or practices that devalue and discriminate against people with physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities and often rests on the assumption that…
Eight steps to a more inclusive event
Making events more accessible makes them more consumable and a better experience for all your participants. Part one of a two part article. Part two focuses on how to make PowerPoint presentations more accessible. A significant percentage of attendees at inclusive events…
Procuring accessible goods and services — two alternatives
Whether accessible goods are procured is critical to the success of accessibility programs This article is not legal advice. This is a general opinion article and should not be relied upon for any legal situation. Always consult an attorney who…
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) position statement on overlays
Last fall, IAAP established an Overlay Task Force after increased concern from their membership about the activities of Overlay companies in the context of their membership in IAAP. Earlier this month, that task force presented a draft set of recommendations…