Accessible communication, by design.
Accessible communication, by design.
A free training session, exclusive to IOIC members.
Accessible communication starts at the design stage, not as a fix at the end. In this 90-minute online session, you’ll explore accessibility as part of inclusive behaviour, why it matters from both a human and a legal point of view, and practical tips for making your communication more accessible across different channels.
You’ll also look at AI through an accessibility lens: where it helps, where it falls short, and what to watch for when you use it.
This isn’t a technical tutorial, so we won’t go through Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance in detail. Instead, you’ll build your awareness of disability and accessibility and leave with a set of practical resources to use afterwards.
Overall the session will cover:
- Diversity, inclusion and accessibility. How they connect.
- Accessible by design. Why it matters, from a human and a legal point of view.
- Written communication and video. Key accessibility issues, from links and visuals to page layout in Word, PowerPoint, websites, SharePoint and Viva Engage.
- Disability language etiquette. How to talk about, and to, your audiences in a disability-inclusive way.
- AI and accessibility. The pros and cons of AI-generated content.
- Your questions. Time for questions, comments and observations.
Learning outcomes:
- Feel more disability aware and confident that your communication is accessible
- Build disability inclusion into your strategies, plans and copy from the start
- Know the legislation on accessible communication
- Weigh up the pros and cons of AI-generated content through an accessibility lens
Who is the training for?
This training is designed for IOIC members who would like to learn more about accessible communications, AI and accessibility and disability language etiquette. It is designed as an introduction to the topics.
This session will take place on Zoom. Once booked your personal meeting link will be located in your membership account area under 'My Bookings'.
