When we talk about #accessibility and inclusiveness at research/academic events:
As session chair or moderator, please learn how to #pronounce the #names of the speakers! Apologizing for having no idea or for clearly wrong pronunciation is not a valid solution
When the room is equipped with a #microphone, please use it! No, your “loud voice” is not enough — and it will not last for very long, anyway
@trishanderton It's particularly embarrassing at an event with a lot of linguists in the room
@CerstinMahlow Ugh, I can only imagine. And it takes such minimal effort to be prepared.
@CerstinMahlow The former, absolutely, the latter, not necessarily.
@CerstinMahlow A big yes to both of these! And at all events, not just the academic variety.