In the world of accessibility, there’s a lot to keep in mind. While the goal is to move larger conversations toward more inclusive presentation best practices, we understand it can be daunting to start! We by no means want to be seen as experts in all things related to accessibility, but we do have a practical cheat sheet on where to start when it comes to slide design, presentation delivery, and how to make progress in the right direction. 

What you’ll learn 

The Duarte Method™ is rooted in empathy and audience-first principles, and this webinar will hone in on “Accessibility 101” to help you think about your presentation in a unique, audience-centric manner. We’ll cover 5 practical steps to help you include more of your audience in your presentations. You’ll also learn: 

• How to move from “We haven’t tackled accessibility yet” to “Let’s start!”
• What presentation designers at Duarte try to keep in mind when building visual frameworks for our clients
• How and when to ask yourself “Is this accessible?” while designing visuals  

This webinar will be given with a technology-agnostic approach. After the webinar, you’ll be prepared to start more inclusive presentation best practices, and to address accessibility and your unique technology needs at your organization. 

Speakers

Kelsey Holm has a decade of experience in the event and presentation space, the last two of which have been spent as an Art Director at Duarte. At her core, she's a visual storyteller, using her PowerPoint^® superuser skills to push the bounds of presentation design by ideating and executing cinematic stories from script to screen. She brings an analytical approach to creative problem-solving, leading to unexpected(ly simple) solutions that delight left-brain SMEs and right-brain creatives alike. Kelsey takes great joy in simplifying the complex and making the abstract concrete; she thinks of accessibility as one of a designer’s best tools for conveying clear and impactful messages.

Austin Lawther has worked as a Designer for Duarte for over 2 years. He is an accomplished and versatile creative with a deep passion for design. As a visual communications expert, Austin delivers with the creative insight and design sensibilities required to consistently implement large scale, client-focused presentations. He holds an MS in Design Management where his thesis was to leverage design thinking to reimagine how NY state can improve the access and distribution of recycled assistive devices for those who are in need.

Ryan Orcutt has been helping some of the world’s most influential speakers and top executives design and deliver compelling presentations for nearly two decades. As Creative Director and Head of Design at Duarte, Inc., he leads a department of more than 30 presentation experts and strives to uphold a high-level of creative output while maintaining a healthy, balanced, and diverse culture. A natural visual thinker, storyteller, and designer, Ryan’s skill lies in his ability to combine all three. As a Duarte Ambassador, Ryan speaks on the power and importance of presentations and believes that visual storytelling is an essential business communication tool. His extensive client list includes thought leaders like former Vice President Al Gore, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Michael Pollan, and he’s built presentations for some of the biggest brands in the world, including Adobe, Apple, Blackberry, Cisco, Deloitte, Meta, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Rakuten, and Snap.