Technology & Digital Inclusion Flashcards

What does the term 'digital equity' mean in the context of inclusive event planning?

Answer: Ensuring all participants have equal access to the technology and connectivity needed to fully participate

Digital equity means addressing disparities in internet access, device availability, and digital literacy so that no attendee is excluded due to technology gaps.

A planner discovers that 20% of registered attendees lack reliable high-speed internet. Which strategy best addresses this digital inclusion challenge?

Answer: Offer a low-bandwidth viewing option and provide dial-in audio access

A low-bandwidth stream and dial-in audio option ensure attendees with limited connectivity can still participate meaningfully without being excluded.

Which accessibility feature in event app design specifically benefits attendees with low vision?

Answer: Dark mode toggle and scalable text size

Dark mode reduces screen glare and scalable text allows users to enlarge content, both directly supporting attendees with low vision.

When selecting a virtual event platform, which question is MOST relevant to an IES practitioner's accessibility due diligence?

Answer: Has the platform completed a third-party WCAG 2.1 AA conformance audit?

A third-party WCAG 2.1 AA audit provides verified evidence that the platform meets established accessibility standards rather than self-reported claims.

An IES planner hosts a hybrid event and wants remote attendees to participate equitably in Q&A. Which technology approach best achieves this?

Answer: Use a unified Q&A platform visible to both in-room and remote audiences, with a moderator weaving virtual questions into the live discussion

A unified Q&A tool managed by a moderator ensures virtual attendees have the same real-time opportunity to engage as in-person attendees.

Which statement best describes 'assistive technology compatibility' as an event technology requirement?

Answer: The platform must function correctly with tools like screen readers, switch controls, and voice recognition software

Assistive technology compatibility means the platform works seamlessly with the tools disabled users already rely on, such as JAWS, NVDA, switch access, or Dragon NaturallySpeaking.

An inclusive event strategist is reviewing a mobile event app. The app uses only red and green icons to indicate session status. Why is this a problem?

Answer: Red-green color blindness affects approximately 8% of men, making these icons indistinguishable without additional cues

Red-green color blindness (deuteranopia/protanopia) is the most common form of color vision deficiency, so using only these colors without supplemental symbols or text excludes a significant user population.