Helping Audience Members with Low Vision Better Engage in a Presentation
As a professional speaker, it’s important to not only convey information to your audience, but also to do this in a way that ensures every audience member feels acknowledged, valued, and cared for. This is especially important when it comes to audience members with low vision, as they may face unique challenges in engaging with a presentation. Providing accommodations for individuals with low vision is a crucial aspect of this, as it demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusivity and respect for all members of your audience. By acknowledging the needs of those with low vision, you can create an environment where everyone feels welcome and able to fully participate in the presentation or event.
In this post, we’ll explore several strategies that you can use to help audience members with low vision better engage with you and your content. From reserving front-row seats and using high-contrast colours, to providing written materials and more readable fonts, there are many ways to ensure that all members of your audience can participate and benefit from your presentation. After all, what are inclusion and access about, if not equal opportunities for all? Let’s explore five such ideas you can implement to create a more inclusive and engaging experience for audience members who are visually impaired.
