WE ROAR Magazine Issue 01 - Magazine - Page 40
If someone is visually impaired, let them
take your arm before taking theirs.
Please keep your hands away from your
face if you speak to someone with a
hearing impairment.
Try to use plain language as
appropriate.
Have quick reviews with collaborators
or colleagues working on a project to
keep things on track.
Try to face the camera as much as
possible and not cover your mouth on
video calls.
Don't be afraid to ask how someone
would prefer to communicate (via
phone, video call, email, or messages).
Try to use short sentences for clarity,
especially when giving instructions.
Do not say "sorry" to anyone with a
disability or difference or is
neurodivergent.
Please don't talk to people with pity.
Be polite and patient, do not rush a
conversation.
If someone asks or needs more time, do
not assume or say they are "lazy".
When appropriate use closed, rather
than open, queries.
Have captions on all video calls and/or
chat transcriptions so everyone can
easily participate.
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Try not to use "walls" of text but break
things down into easy-to-read
formats.
Please describe yourself on video calls
when doing an introduction.
There are more! This list is not
exhausted; it isn't. Please feel free to
ASK if someone needs help, more time,
a hand etc.
Give yourself and others
grace, as everyone can
continually improve, and we
are all learning!
