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Accessible Communication

What if you could make your communication even more effective for more people? It’s not rocket science. It’s accessible communication!

Make communication better, for everyone

Make communication better, for everyone

We spend hours perfecting our communication campaigns. But if your content isn't accessible, is it truly effective? What if you could make your communication even more effective for more people? Or be confident that people could actually access the messages you’ve spent hours preparing? It’s not rocket science. It’s accessible communication! With more than 1 in 6 people worldwide living with a significant disability (source: World Health Organisation), and many millions more living with other types of disability, it makes sense that we ensure our communication is truly accessible. This is more than simply adding some captions to a video or using the right colours. It’s about honouring the diversity of people with disability, and also recognising that - like all communications - there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach. But, where do you even start? That’s where this session comes in …. Join Matisse Hamel-Nelis and Lisa Riemers to learn: - how to spot and fix the most common social media accessibility traps - what to look for and how to test your content - make sure your communications have the biggest impact and reach more people

We spend hours perfecting our communication campaigns. But if your content isn't accessible, is it truly effective? What if you could make your communication even more effective for more people? Or be confident that people could actually access the messages you’ve spent hours preparing? It’s not rocket science. It’s accessible communication! With more than 1 in 6 people worldwide living with a significant disability (source: World Health Organisation), and many millions more living with other types of disability, it makes sense that we ensure our communication is truly accessible. This is more than simply adding some captions to a video or using the right colours. It’s about honouring the diversity of people with disability, and also recognising that - like all communications - there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach. But, where do you even start? That’s where this session comes in …. Join Matisse Hamel-Nelis and Lisa Riemers to learn: - how to spot and fix the most common social media accessibility traps - what to look for and how to test your content - make sure your communications have the biggest impact and reach more people

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the world’s best communication practices. IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.

We are part of the International Association of Business Communicators whose global headquarters is located at 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60611. (www.iabc.com)

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the world’s best communication practices. IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.

We are part of the International Association of Business Communicators whose global headquarters is located at 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60611. (www.iabc.com)

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the world’s best communication practices. IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.

We are part of the International Association of Business Communicators whose global headquarters is located at 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60611. (www.iabc.com)

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Build community
Advance your career
Stay ahead of global trends

IABC connects communication professionals with the people and resources they need to drive business results and support their career.

© 2025 International Association of Business Communicators APAC. All rights reserved.

Build community
Advance your career
Stay ahead of global trends

IABC connects communication professionals with the people and resources they need to drive business results and support their career.

© 2025 International Association of Business Communicators APAC. All rights reserved.