Break the Invisible Wall: Empower People Who Stutter in In-Person and Virtual Conferences
Channel: shaomeiwu
Date: 2023-01-24

This is a talk I gave at the Organizer Seminar Series hosted by Virtual Chair. 

I talk my own experiences with academic conferences, as well as my recent research with people who stutter on their use and challenges with videoconferencing technologies. I also share some recommendations for conference organizers and participants to better accommodate people with speech diversity and other atypical, yet less visible needs.

I hope this talk can generate broader awareness on the invisible disabilities - such as stuttering - on academic communities, and help create a more inclusive conferencing environment for everyone.