1. The Components of an Accessible Presentation
Hewton Tavares, EdD student, SESE Organizing Committee of 12th Deans’ Graduate Student Research Conference 2012 Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

2. The Components of an Accessible Presentation
Hands-on Presentation
Breaking the Mode
How to make the conference accessible to anyone?
Facing the Stigma
Accessibility encompasses students, presenters and physical spaces
Please voice your needs or concerns!

3. The Components of an Accessible Presentation
Before the Presentation
Avoid all capital letters
Avoid dark ink on dark backgrounds, fancy fonts or very small print
Use caption in case videos are used in the presentation
Create large print materials in bold and size 18 for handouts

4. The Components of an Accessible Presentation
Before the Presentation
Have your presentation ready ahead of time
Forward any requests for accommodation to the contact person in the conference

5. The Components of an Accessible Presentation
During the Presentation
Assure that your room is able to accommodate assistive devices
Ensure that the entrance area and doorways to your room are not blocked by extra chairs, backpacks or garbage bins
Be aware that guide dogs are allowed everywhere at OISE

6. The Components of an Accessible Presentation
During the Presentation
Have a few pages in large fonts handy for the audience
Describe all the visuals as part of the spoken presentation
Speak clearly and use simple language
Allow lip reading by not turning or blocking your face from the audience

7. The Components of an Accessible Presentation
During the Presentation
Repeat the questions aloud before answering them
Be aware of the pace and volume of your voice during the presentation
Participate in the effort to minimize scents in the OISE environment

8. The Components of an Accessible Presentation
Special Thanks
Accessibility Subcommittee of the Conference
Any questions or concerns before the conference? Contact Aastha Sahni at
Don’t assume anything – please ask questions when unsure!