AUCD Accessibility & Inclusion

2025 AUCD Accessibility & Inclusion

AUCD is committed to making all virtual events welcoming, inclusive, and accessible. Presenters should prepare and deliver their sessions so all attendees can fully participate.

Questions or ideas? Contact [email protected].

Required for All Virtual Presentations

• Materials must be accessible (ALT text, captions, image descriptions).
• All videos must include accurate captions.
• Provide slides/handouts in advance when possible.

Presentation Guidelines

• Speak one at a time; say your name each time you speak.
• Describe images, charts, and on-screen text.
• Use plain language; explain acronyms.
• Speak slowly and pause for questions.

Accessible Materials

• Use accessible fonts (Arial, Calibri, Verdana, Georgia).
• Ensure good color contrast (WCAG 2.1 AA).
• Add ALT text for all images and graphs.
• Provide plain language or a glossary.

PowerPoint & Handouts

• Body text: 18–28 pt; Titles: 36–44 pt.
• Use clear slide titles and layouts.
• Avoid complex animations/transitions.
• Include captions/transcripts for all audio and video.
• Enable live captions when presenting.

Posters

• Title: 88 pt+, Authors: 72 pt+, Headers: 60 pt+, Body: 36 pt+.
• Use clear layout, strong contrast, and ALT text for visuals.

AUCD strives to model inclusion in every aspect of our events — All means all!