{"id":173137,"date":"2023-08-25T21:45:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T21:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/?page_id=173137"},"modified":"2024-06-18T22:29:35","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T22:29:35","slug":"instructions-for-attendees-presenters-organizers-moderators-naccb-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/instructions-for-attendees-presenters-organizers-moderators-naccb-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Instructions for Attendees, Presenters, Organizers, &#038; Moderators &#8211; NACCB 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1'  class='av-submenu-container av-llr2je0g-0af411eb059dfb7578a4e4943852d403 main_color  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  av-sticky-submenu container_wrap fullsize' style='z-index:301' ><div class='container av-menu-mobile-disabled av-submenu-pos-center'><ul id=\"menu-naccb-2024\" class=\"av-subnav-menu\" role=\"menu\"><li 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itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Instructions for Attendees, Presenters, Organizers, and Moderators<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-lxkz8dwo-c2be495649c4f9a4f8c8f2077b835871 av-elegant-toggle  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-a83a6fbe56b3930f0cb43f7fa4f5813a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Overall NACCB 2024 Structure &amp; Attendee Guidelines\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Overall NACCB 2024 Structure &amp; Attendee Guidelines\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Overall NACCB 2024 Structure &amp; Attendee Guidelines\">Overall NACCB 2024 Structure & Attendee Guidelines<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>ALL attendees<\/strong>\u00a0will have access to all of the traditional elements of NACCBs: Plenaries, Symposia, Contributed Speed &#038; Oral Sessions, Interactive Sessions, Receptions, Posters, Field trips, Workshops and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>ALL registrants<\/strong> will have access to the online platform to attend any virtually available session that they wish and will have access to select recordings of sessions and presentations for 6 months after the conference. The online platform will become available in late early-to-mid July to all attendees.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Code of Conduct<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All NACCB attendees must follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/naccb-2024-meeting-and-event-code-of-conduct\/\">Code of Conduct<\/a> as a participant of the congress. Please remind yourself of these policies in advance of the conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Attending an Interactive Session?<\/strong> NACCB interactive sessions are designed to be just that \u2013 interactive. These sessions are designed to be attended from start to finish. If you choose to attend an interactive session, out of respect for organizers and in an effort to take part in a productive and uninterrupted session, <em>please commit to the entire interactive session and arrive on time. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/2024-interactive-sessions-submission-requirements-instructions-and-criteria\/\">Read more about the session format.<\/a> Interactive Sessions are open to all congress attendees and will primarily include round table settings rather than a theater setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Session security<\/strong> \u2013 Do not share links or record sessions unless you have permission from NACCB organizers to do so. Links to sessions will be made available via the NACCB virtual platform, once available. This policy is imperative for security purposes, to ensure viable and safe conference sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-51a16d5a5d21a589c6fc0c425b12680e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Organizer, Presenter and Poster Instructions &amp; Guidelines\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Organizer, Presenter and Poster Instructions &amp; Guidelines\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Organizer, Presenter and Poster Instructions &amp; Guidelines\">Organizer, Presenter and Poster Instructions & Guidelines<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Instructions by Session Type<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Interactive Sessions<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Session <strong>organizers<\/strong> must share a 1-page wrap-up report, or 5-10-minute video or audio file to conference organizers, summarizing activities, outcomes, and future plans for sharing material or building on the session outcomes beyond the conference, by September 1, 2024, via email to <a href=\"mailto:mail@scbnorthamerica.org\">mail@scbnorthamerica.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Symposia<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Symposia organizers\/moderators are responsible for keeping sessions on time and may follow NACCB\u2019s moderator instructions (below) for additional guidance. Symposia speakers should follow the relevant instructions below for full length presentation &#038; upload. Moderators may NOT skip ahead, change order, or move up talks in a sequence. This is highly frustrating to attendees planning to attend for a specific talk.\u00a0 Discussion time or a pause must be used in place of late cancellations\/no-shows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Presentations: 15-minute &#038; Speed<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Full Length &#038; Speed presentations are grouped by topic or symposium assignment, with day\/time information available in our online scientific program. You are responsible for knowing the date, time and location of your talk, and arriving at least 15 minutes before the start of your assigned session. Oral presentation rooms will be equipped with a PC capable of running presentations saved as PowerPoint presentations, a projector, a slide advancer, and a microphone. Laptops in session rooms will have a high speed internet connection. <strong>You may NOT bring your own laptop nor will you be allowed to upload your presentation file in the session room.<\/strong> <strong>Presentation files must be uploaded online no less than 48 hours prior to the start of your session (see instructions below).<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>15-Minute\/Full Length Talks<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Timing &#8211; Oral presentations are limited to fifteen (15) minutes: twelve (12) minutes for presenting and three (3) minutes for questions. (Symposium presentation times may differ based on the organizer\u2019s designated format &#8211; see session in online program for individual speaking times). Time will be strictly enforced by session moderators to keep concurrent sessions in synchrony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Speed Presentations<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Speakers should upload their presentations according to the process and timeline described below. Speakers will be given four (4) minutes each to present (typically 4-5 presentation slides), and one (1) minute for questions. Speed Sessions are grouped according to topic, and include sub-groups of typically 3-5 presentations, with a 15-minute break for Q&#038;A for all speakers in the subgroup. The session moderator will then introduce\/facilitate the next subgroup and group Q&#038;A.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Timing: The 5-minute time limit will be strictly observed. Some presenters ask a question as a prompt for the group discussion to follow, i.e. \u201cmy question to you is &#8230; \u201c. If you like this idea, please do ask a question, however it is not a requirement of the format of the speed presentation. See below instructions on how to prepare, save &#038; upload your presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Accessible Presentations and Files<\/strong> &#8211; we strongly encourage you to read the Resources for Accessible Presentations &#038; Posters Tab below. We encourage you to also upload a presentation transcript file or accessible pdf\/ppt file of your slides with alternate text\/image descriptions and other accessibility features added via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/accessibility\/products\/acrobat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Accessibility tool<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/improve-accessibility-with-the-accessibility-checker-a16f6de0-2f39-4a2b-8bd8-5ad801426c7f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Accessibility Checker<\/a>, or similar tools for the software you use. See the resources listed on the resources tab for tips on this. There will be a button called Accessible File Upload when you log into upload your presentation recording, slide deck and\/or poster. Follow the instructions upon clicking on the button to upload a file.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Individual Presenter Instructions<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Presenters<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Presentation Prep: <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How to prepare your file: To ensure your presentation runs as expected, we ask that the following steps be taken while preparing to save your file:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Make sure any video\/audio files are properly linked and <strong>embedded<\/strong> in your presentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you wish to ensure retention of your fonts, you can embed them.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/benefits-of-embedding-custom-fonts-cb3982aa-ea76-4323-b008-86670f222dbc#OfficeVersion=Windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instructions for doing so at this link.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">PC laptops are the designated computer for presentations at NACCB. If you prepared your presentation on a Mac, be sure it is formatted as desired for display on a PC laptop. Screen format will be <strong>16&#215;9 widescreen<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/change-the-size-of-your-slides-040a811c-be43-40b9-8d04-0de5ed79987e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instructions on selecting your slide size available here.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We strongly recommend you also save your presentation on a back-up medium and bring that to the conference as well. (e.g., a flash drive, or emailed to yourself)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Upload your Presentation Slide Deck (PPTx files only):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/imis.conbio.org\/imis\/iCommerce\/NACCB_Sign_In.aspx?ssoredirect=https:\/\/xcdsystem.com\/scbna\/api\/imis\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Log in to the NACCB main profile page, click on the abstract button,\u00a0 and upload your slides file directly into this portal<\/a>. You may not delete this file once uploaded, rather you will have the option to again upload your presentation file, which will override the previous one if you make changes. <strong>Presentations MUST be uploaded at least 48 hours in advance of your talk.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Onsite Upload:<\/strong> <em>We strongly recommend uploading your presentation slides online via the method above<\/em>. There will be very limited capacity for uploading of presentations via computers onsite. Presentations may NOT be uploaded in the individual session rooms. Presentations that are submitted onsite should be uploaded at the Help Desk in The Nest&#8217;s Atrium. There will be NACCB volunteers to assist with presentation submission during hours listed in the online program. <strong>Presentations MUST be uploaded at least 48 hours in advance of your talk.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Posters<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The poster session will be held the evening of <strong>Tuesday, June 25 (Upper Atrium) from 5:00 &#8211; 6:30pm<\/strong> to allow in-depth discussion between authors and attendees. Presenting authors are required to attend this session to take advantage of opportunities to discuss their work with Congress participants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Poster Specifications: Each poster presenter will be provided with a surface and pins on which to mount their poster.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Poster dimensions for the Congress are as follows: <strong>42\u201d (106.7cm) wide by 36\u201d (91.5 cm) tall<\/strong>; this information was initially included acceptance emails for conference presenters. <em><strong>However,\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>we&#8217;ve been informed that our poster boards will be slightly bigger than this:\u00a0<strong>4&#8242; wide x 8&#8242; tall,<\/strong> with presenters being assigned one side of a two-sided board (such that there will be no overlap in presentations. As such, there is some flexibility available should your posters be slightly wider\/taller than initially described and you wish you reuse a poster from a previous conference\/presentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The title of the paper, the authors, and author affiliations should appear near the top of the poster in letters approximately 1\u201d (25 mm) high.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Poster materials must be legible from a distance of 6.5 feet (2 m).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Please print your poster in advance of the conference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><u>Poster Session Timetable:<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Tuesday, June 25,<\/strong> 8:00am-5:00pm Set up posters in the Upper Atrium. Place on any vacant board, using no more than one side of the board (2 posters\/board)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Tuesday, June 25<\/strong>, 5:00-6:30pm Poster Session\/Reception (Presenters mandatory attendance)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Wednesday, June 26,<\/strong> by 4pm Poster removal\/clean-up. <em>If you do not remove your poster by 4:00pm, it will be discarded<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-8f98bdba187fbb7ec06e20d3b92b4d09'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Resources for Accessible Presentations &amp; Posters\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Resources for Accessible Presentations &amp; Posters\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Resources for Accessible Presentations &amp; Posters\">Resources for Accessible Presentations & Posters<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Making an Accessible Presentation<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Assembled by the NACCB Attendee Resources and Diversity, Equity &#038; Inclusion Committee (Brendan Reid, Chair)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Adapted from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ladner, Richard E. <a href=\"https:\/\/homes.cs.washington.edu\/~ladner\/MakingYourTalkAccessible.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Making Your Conference Talk Accessible<\/a>. University of Washington.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nevadaddcouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Accessible-Meetings-Presentations-and-Materials1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inclusive Meetings, Presentations and Materials<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>In your PowerPoint presentations and Posters:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Do not use color as the primary means for distinguishing information<\/b>. For instance, in plots, use <i>both<\/i> shape and color to distinguish groups. Label points if possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Anytime that color is used to convey information, confirm that you are using a <b>colorblind-safe palette<\/b>. High contrast colors are preferred. There are many useful resources to help with this: <\/span>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.color-blindness.com\/coblis-color-blindness-simulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online simulators<\/a> to see how your visual aids might look to someone with color blindness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When making plots, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.r-bloggers.com\/creating-colorblind-friendly-figures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">color schemes<\/a> and plotting techniques that are designed to be colorblind-safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use <b>large, simple, san-serif fonts<\/b> (e.g. Arial, Helvetica). To emphasize text, use bolding instead of italics, underlines, or font changes. Avoid all-caps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Minimize the amount of text on slides and posters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Make sure any video you use is <b>captioned and audio described<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Provide <a href=\"https:\/\/support.office.com\/en-us\/article\/add-alternative-text-to-a-shape-picture-chart-smartart-graphic-or-other-object-44989b2a-903c-4d9a-b742-6a75b451c669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>alternative text<\/b><\/a> descriptions for images, figures, and other forms of media.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use a <b>light<\/b> background with a <b>dark<\/b> font on your slides and posters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Do not overlay text <\/b>on a busy background pattern.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Keep it simple! <\/b>Avoid unnecessary images, animations and font changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Number your slides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Resources to make your presentation accessible &#8211; <\/span>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nevadaddcouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Accessible-Meetings-Presentations-and-Materials1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inclusive Meetings, Presentations, and Materials<\/a> (many useful sections, be sure to read \u2018Powerpoint Presentations\u2019 and \u2018Guidelines for Presentations\u2019)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perkinselearning.org\/technology\/blog\/how-write-alt-text-and-image-descriptions-visually-impaired\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Write Alt Text and Image Descriptions for the Visually Impaired<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukhomeoffice.github.io\/accessibility-posters\/posters\/accessibility-posters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Designing for Accessibility<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>For All Presenters:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Upload a presentation transcript file or accessible pdf\/ppt file of your slides\/poster with alternate text\/image descriptions and other accessibility features added via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/accessibility\/products\/acrobat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Accessibility tool<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/improve-accessibility-with-the-accessibility-checker-a16f6de0-2f39-4a2b-8bd8-5ad801426c7f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Accessibility Checker<\/a>, or similar tools for the software you use. See above resources for assistance, and the NACCB presentation and poster instructions for file upload instructions<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Upload a PDF outlining your presentation slides<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>During your presentation:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Always use the microphone<\/b> for speaking, even if you think you have a loud voice! Instead of asking, \u201cCan you hear me in the back?\u201d, ask, \u201cCan you raise a hand if you can hear me?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After advancing a slide, try to <b>wait a few seconds before speaking<\/b>. This allows people to read the slide before you start talking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Do not rely on your audience to read all the text on your slide<\/b>. Instead, aim to cover the key concepts from all bullet points on your slide verbally. This allows people with visual impairments to know what is on the slide. This does not mean you must read verbatim from your slide!<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Similarly, do not assume that your audience can see or understand your images \u2013 always describe what is displayed in an image, figure, or multimedia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you have videos in your presentation, <b>describe what is in the video<\/b> before you play it. This helps audience members who are blind establish context for what they are about to hear. Include closed captions whenever possible for videos shown.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lxkz8cz7-358c7cfe7b1a0f635c2987967042727e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Moderator Instructions &amp; Guidelines\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Moderator Instructions &amp; Guidelines\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Moderator Instructions &amp; Guidelines\">Moderator Instructions & Guidelines<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Moderators (Contributed &amp; Speed Sessions)<\/h1>\n<h2><b>General Information<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">All contributed session speakers have 15 minutes (12 minutes for presentation, 2-3 minutes for Q&amp;A) &amp; all speed session speakers have 5 minutes (4 minutes for presentation, 1 minute for Q&amp;A).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">All sessions are scheduled in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Contributed &amp; Speed Sessions are not recorded; however, virtual presenter recordings (for hybrid sessions) will be available on demand after the session and in-person presenters have been encouraged to upload a recording of their presentations, which will also be available on demand after the session, or once uploaded.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In case of major AV failure, please call the number provided on your printed session list to reach the audio visual tech on-duty directly. They will then send an AV technician to that room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Day<\/b> <b>of Instructions\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Arrive 10-15 minutes before the session starts. <\/b>Please bring own watch or clock (or use your phone) Check that all speakers are present before start of the session. Consult speakers about any questions regarding pronunciation of names. \u2028Speakers are in bold on schedules (printed list will be in the session room).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Make sure all equipment is working properly. <\/b>If any equipment is not working properly, report it to an AV technician, or volunteer. Each room should contain:\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Laptop<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">LCD projector and screen<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">*Podium with microphone (ONLY in our larger breakout rooms).*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Check the lights and projection, adjust as needed. Try to have dim lighting in the back of the room that can be left on during the presentation. This aids note-taking and safe movement of people in and out of the room during talks.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The presenters\u2019 PowerPoint presentations should be pre-loaded onto the computer in the room.<\/b> Familiarize yourself with how to select pre-loaded PowerPoint presentations, how to begin a presentation, etc. Instructions are on the computer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brief each presenter on how the session will be conducted, including when and how time warnings will be communicated.\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0e.g., use a visual (time cards) or vocal signal when there are 3 minutes remaining, stand-up when there is one minute remaining, and walk to the podium and politely indicate that their allotted time has come to an end. Encourage speakers to leave a few minutes for questions at the end of their talk.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remind presenters they must speak into the microphone.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start on time! even if it appears that not all speakers have arrived. <\/b>This is extremely important to ensure each presenter has their allotted time and has time for questions and answers.\u00a0 <b><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introduce all presenters in the order listed in the program. Be sure to mention each presenter\u2019s name, affiliation and presentation title. <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Announce any canceled talks. You can use the time from a canceled talk for questions but <b>do NOT move the program forward when a presentation is canceled<\/b>. \u2028Keep track of all canceled talks on the paper list provided to you in the room and give it to a volunteer at the end of the session\/leave it in the room.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>During the Q&amp;A period, presenters\/moderators should always repeat the question for the audience. <\/b>Try to have at least one question ready for each talk in case there is time for questions and none arise from the audience.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>End the session on time. Close the session by thanking the presenters.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Additional Info for Speed Talk Session Moderators:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sessions are grouped according to topic and will consist of a subgroup of ~3-5 presentations (4-minute talk, 1 minute QA), with a 15-minute break for Q&amp;A for all speakers in the subgroup. The session moderator will then introduce\/facilitate the next subgroup and group Q&amp;A.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The brevity of speed presentations creates a culture of tight timing that affects the moderation of the session too. For example, time can be saved if the speakers introduce themselves while the <b>volunteer<\/b> opens the next computer file. Transition time can also be minimized if all the speakers are asked to sit in the front row in the sequence in which they will speak.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Give presenters a clear signal when they have 30 seconds left; stand up when they have 10 seconds left so that you are ready to displace them from the podium when their time is over.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If the full 15-minute discussion time is not used, do not advance to the next subgroup. 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