Don’t just roll for accessibility, plan for it

5 years ago • 0

Description: Too often, presentations incorporate components that are not accessible for all attendees. For example, fonts that are too small or hard to read, colors without sufficient contrast, or poor use of the microphone. In this session, attendees bring a presentation they’ve given or plan to give and work to make it more accessible. The session will start with an overview of best practices in accessibility, then move to hands-on time with the attendees’ own work. Attendees will also be invited to partner up, in the event that they do not have their own presentation or laptop available.
Format: Hands-on workshop.
Takeaways: Attendees will leave with an improved presentation and a handout with accessibility best practices. Attendees will 1) understand the essentials of print accessibility in order to prepare slides that are visually pleasing and readable, 2) recognize the needs of individuals who are Deaf/deaf or hard of hearing in order to meet those needs, 3) consider carefully activities that require movement or mobility in presentations in order to create an accessible environment.
Organization: I plan to post a Call for Participation if selected. At least three presenters are needed to make this session successful and four presenters would be better.
Contact information: Beth Daniel Lindsay, blindsay@sbc.edu

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