Let’s work together on easy ways to improve your slides and give a session that better includes everyone
You worked hard to deliver an impactful presentation. What if you found out that some audience members were unable to follow along, and you could have prevented that?
Have you ever been in a talk where the speaker does not speak properly into the microphone, and you struggle to understand what is being said? Small things like this can turn a great session into a frustrating experience. If you present at conferences, meetups, or at work, your session may contain unintended barriers that make it harder for people to engage and learn.
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore simple ways to remove those barriers. You’ll learn how small changes in design and delivery can help more people follow, participate, and engage.
What We’ll Do
- Look at common accessibility barriers such as low contrast slides or unclear audio
- Learn simple ways to improve slides, from with color choices to clear structure
- Explore inclusive meeting practices, like describing graphs and written input
- Use test tools to spot potential accessibility issues
- Apply these ideas directly to your own materials
What You Need
- a laptop or tablet
- a slide deck
No materials with you? No problem. We’ll have example files ready so everyone can join the exercises.
We will also aim to practice what we teach by using microphones, sharing materials in advance when possible, and offering flexible ways to participate.
No accessibility expertise required. You will leave with practical tips and maybe even a better version of your ATD talk.