{"id":56487,"date":"2023-09-21T18:22:24","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T18:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/supportedemployment.ca\/?p=56487"},"modified":"2023-09-21T18:50:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T18:50:15","slug":"accessible-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supportedemployment.ca\/fr\/accessible-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication accessible"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Communication accessible<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Communication is essential to the human experience. The ways in which we communicate have developed over time and will continue to evolve and improve, particularly with accessible communication.\u00a0<\/p>

Here are some ways to make your communication more accessible to more people.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Offer a Variety of Formats<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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One way to increase accessibility is to deliver content in more than one format<\/b>. For example, organizational training can be offered through multiple delivery systems. A combination of audio\/video, written and hands-on training not only increases the number of people who will be able to consume it but also ensures a variety of learning methods.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Simplify Written Communications<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The written word can be expressed on many platforms: print, websites, emails, handwritten materials and more. Accessibility can be improved in written communication through fundamental yet simple considerations.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Increase accessibility by offering content in more than one format.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Whether a person or a technological device is interpreting a visual or written message, clarity can go a long way to ensuring the message you want to deliver is being properly received.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • From the fonts used to the words chosen, the more straightforward, the better.\u00a0Plain text and standardized fonts<\/span>\u00a0have better success rates for both humans and their technological sidekicks.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>

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    • \u00a0For public communications,\u00a0consider visual clarity and perceptibility<\/span>. Words hidden in graphics may not convey your message as effectively as graphics alongside text or as graphics with inclusive descriptions (alt text).\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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      • Written words added to video communications can also be helpful.\u00a0<\/span>Subtitles<\/span>\u00a0can assist in communicating the video\u2019s message by adding clarity or providing additional support to the audio.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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        • Le\u00a0style of writing should focus on the consumer<\/span>\u00a0of the information. We naturally write differently in a text to friends than we do in an educational or work setting. Decide what tone works best for your organization. While the tone can vary, clarity should be a constant.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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          • The language you use is also important. Be specific.\u00a0Avoid using acronyms<\/span>\u00a0unless they are being used as teaching aids.\u00a0Providing definitions<\/span>\u00a0up front for terms that may be new or will be used repeatedly is extremely helpful. Understanding the foundational message or concept is essential for good communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Consider Your Space<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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            The environment in which you are communicating can be enhanced for accessibility. Background noise and music <\/b>can have a negative effect on communication. Not only can background noise be a distraction, it can also interrupt the effectiveness of hearing aids or provide neuro competition for attention.\u00a0<\/p>

            Think about volume and how sound travels<\/b><\/span> in a physical space when communicating in large groups or venues.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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            Add Accessible Options<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Whether it\u2019s English, ASL (American Sign Language) or another language, ensure that all participants can understand what is being communicated<\/b>. Translators, mentors, subtitles, transcriptions and handouts can all add value and clarity to the message you are conveying.  <\/p>\n

            The efforts you make to clarify your communication and make it more user-friendly will increase your rates of consumption and understanding. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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            Remember that, when you are conveying a message, the purpose is to make sure the message is properly received.

            Accessible communications ensure a smoother, more complete and more accurate reception.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Mentors can help convey the message in a way that works.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Written by Chantelle Painter, a consultant and business and relationship development professional with over 20 years\u2019 experience in corporate retail and non-profit collaboration. Chantelle is skilled in Relationship Building, Coaching, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Driving and Measuring Engagement, and Policy Development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Accessible Communication Communication is essential to the human experience. The ways in which we communicate have developed over time and will continue to evolve and improve, particularly with accessible communication.\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":269,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[331],"tags":[46,341,347,338,327,325],"class_list":["post-56487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-practices-resources","tag-accessibility","tag-accessible","tag-communication","tag-employment","tag-inclusive","tag-workplace"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.supportedemployment.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56487","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.supportedemployment.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.supportedemployment.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.supportedemployment.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/269"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.supportedemployment.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56487"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.supportedemployment.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56487\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.supportedemployment.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56487"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.supportedemployment.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56487"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.supportedemployment.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56487"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}