UseR! 2021 Accessibility Standards for Regular Talks and Lightning Talks

For all talks (regular talks and lightning presentations) we kindly ask that prospective presenters:

Prefer text-based slides platforms such as markdown or Beamer
Avoid transitions, animations, and complicated layouts
Add alt-text to images that explain completely the features in the image
If you still need to present in MS PowerPoint or similar, keep the original file
Add speaker notes to your slides
Make the slides available in an accessible formats before your talk.
If you are giving a talk in a language different from English, provide the English transcript beforehand.
The slides and other materials need to be in English.

Other reminders

Speak as clearly as possible, looking at the camera, and try not to go too fast.
Mention slide headers or numbers when switching slides.
During the session, comment briefly on what it is that you are showing and why. Avoid explanations that rely only on obvious features that may not be obvious for everyone, such as “As you can see” or “The image speaks for itself”