Accessible Communication (Member-only)
Accessible Communication (Member-only)
An exclusive, free training session for IoIC members.
This 75-minute session will explore accessibility as an example of inclusive behaviour, why communications should be accessible by design - both from a human and legal angle - and hints and tips for creating more accessible communications for different channels.
The session will also explore AI and accessibility - considering the pros and cons of AI-generated IC through an accessibility lens.
It is not meant to be a technical tutorial – we won’t go in detail through the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance, for example, but we will increase your awareness of disability and accessibility in general, and provide you with lots of helpful resources.
The session will be interactive and there will also be the opportunity for questions, comments and observations.
Overall the session will cover:
- Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
- Accessible communications by design – why it matters
- Key accessibility issues for written comms and video: from the way we use links to visuals and page layout - including Word, PPT, websites, SharePoint sites/VIVA Engage
- Disability language etiquette – how to talk about, and to, our audiences to be disability-inclusive
- AI from an accessibility perspective
- Q&A.
Learning outcomes
- Be more disability-aware and confident in the accessibility of your communications
- Think about disability inclusion upfront when designing communication strategies, plans and copy.
- Be aware of the legislation governing accessible communications, including the newest regulation.
- Understand the pros and cons of AI-generated IC 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.
The session will provide members with 2 CPD Points.
This session will take place on Zoom. Once booked your personal meeting link will be located in your membership account area under 'My Events'.
