Why We Use Pronouns

• What are personal pronouns and why do they matter?

• Case for using pronouns: Why it makes sense for cis people to state their pronouns

• Case for not using pronouns: The Problem with Pronouns

Nonbinary

• What Does It Mean to Be Nonbinary?

Being Welcoming and Inclusive at Events

• The Pac-Man Rule: When standing as a group of people, always leave room for 1 person to join your group.

Providing Accessibility by a Speaker

• Recommendations for: presentations, contrast in slides, and more.

• Resource: 10 ways to help Accessibility at Conferences as a speaker

Hosting Accessible Online Meetings

Some of the most effective strategies for ensuring online meetings are accessible are not technical strategies.

Examples:

• Ask meeting participants to state their name each time they speak.

• Distribute slides in advance

Accessibility Guides

• Internet Navigation for Individuals with Low Vision or Blindness