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Present as if You Were on a Radio Show
For those of us without disabilities, it’s very hard to imagine what it’s like to live with a constant impairment. Imagine getting up in the middle of the night in pitch darkness and trying to find your way around your bedroom. Even though you know where everything is and you’re in familiar surroundings, it’s still a challenge to find your way out without bumping into or stepping on something.
Now, imagine that’s how you lived your entire life. One could easily feel that even the smallest tasks would seem insurmountable, but if you ever speak to people who are, you’ll soon realize it really isn’t as bad as it might seem, as long as your environment is conducive to your success.
Those who were born blind or became blind through circumstances have learned to adapt, so they can still thrive in their everyday life. They’ve learned to control their environment, so they can be as successful as they need to be. But when they’re sitting in your audience, they’re stepping in your environment. They’re foregoing their control for the promise of something spectacular coming out of the ideas you’re about to share from the platform.
Are you living up to that promise?
As a professional communicator, it’s your responsibility to gear your presentation to include audio cues and descriptions. If you don’t, you are…
