Inclusive Communication Manual

Sharing information in a way that all people can understand.

Putting yourself in other people's shoes to understand their perspectives.

Creating a safe space where everyone feels comfortable expressing themselves.

A guide on communicating inclusively with international youth.

Understanding the concepts of inclusion and different identities to communicate effectively.

Adjusting communication styles to the needs of international youth.

Providing equal access to information and communication for everyone.

A key aspect of inclusive communication, needing to be accessible to varying cultures.

Conditions like learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or chronic pain that are not always apparent.

Showing diverse profiles of people in media (images, videos, stories).

Oversimplified and often negative beliefs about a group of people.

Groups that are not often highlighted or shown in media.

Showcasing members of underrepresented groups in a way that is accurate and respectful.

Treating people unfairly based on their differences or characteristics.

Making underrepresented groups seem normal and common.

Media portrayals impact how minorities view themselves and how others view them.

Programs designed to foster intercultural understanding and break down prejudices among students.

Discussions and interactions between people from different cultures aimed at improving understanding.

Unconscious beliefs or attitudes that affect our perceptions and behaviors toward others.

In activities acknowledging cultural differences without assigning values.

Essential guidelines for collecting personal data responsibly.

Providing participants with choices on whether to answer questions.

Importance of phrasing questions respectfully, acknowledging cultural nuances.

Different eating habits like allergies, intolerances, cultural/religious beliefs, vegetarian/vegan choices.

Transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another.

Designing events that cater to people with various backgrounds, including food preferences and sexual orientations.

A set of guidelines to make events inclusive for everyone.

Ensuring equal access to the web for everyone regardless of disability.

Difficulties in precise movements or controlling body parts.

Seizures triggered by flashing lights.

Using easy-to-read, visible, and simple fonts for communication.

The Erasmus Student Network is a large European student organization that promotes international student mobility and inclusion in higher education.

ESN aims to support international students during their mobility period, foster social cohesion and intercultural awareness, and promote active citizenship.

ESN provides services to over 350,000 international students through its network of local sections and volunteers.

ESN promotes the concept of 'internalization at home' by supporting exchange programs from different levels.

ESN works with other organizations like the European University Foundation and YES Forum to achieve its goals.

ESN influences education and training policy by providing training and non-formal education opportunities for its members.

ESN focuses on creating a more mobile and flexible education environment through student exchange programs and internationalization initiatives.

ESN promotes European mobility, active citizenship, and volunteering through its programs and initiatives.

Using fonts like Arial, Calibri, Century Gothic, Helvetica, Tahoma, and Verdana (sans-serif) for better readability, especially for those with cognitive disabilities like dyslexia.

Allowing users to adjust font sizes to their comfort level for optimal reading experience.

Using left-aligned text instead of justified text for improved readability, especially for those with dyslexia.

Emphasize text by using bold letters instead of italics or underlining, as these can be harder to read for some users.

Providing a textual description (alt-text) for all images. This description helps screen reader users understand the image's content.

Alt-text should accurately describe the image's content, avoiding phrases like "image of..." and focusing on equivalent textual representation.

For complex images, providing both a simple and a detailed alt-text to accommodate various needs.

Do not use alt-text for images that are purely decorative, as it is unnecessary and can be confusing for screen readers.