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[NeurIPS 2025] Accessibility Guidelines for Talks, Papers and Posters

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Google Docs를 사용하여 게시됨 악용사례 신고 자세히 알아보기 [NeurIPS 2025] Accessibility Guidelines for Talks, Papers and Posters 5분마다 자동으로 업데이트됨 Overview This document summarizes the 202 5 NeurIPS guidelines from the Next Generation and Accessibility C hairs for diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We strongly encourage you to make every effort to conform to these guidelines, especially when you find yourself unsure of the best path forward. While full adherence is much appreciated, please be aware that we will not be conducting a formal review of your work for compliance. We trust your judgment and commitment to maintaining the expected standards. Adapted from the 2023 and 2021 guidelines by Lester Mackey, Pascale Fung, and ​​Maria Skoularidou. Guidelines for Talks We advise all talk presenters to Refer to the following guides for making accessible talks: W3C Guide , the ACM guide , and the RECSYS guide . Create slides with minimal text, use large fonts, use bold for emphasis, and avoid special text effects ( e.g., shadows). Choose high-contrast colors; dark text on a cream background works best. Avoid flashing text or graphics. Choose color palettes that provide better color accessibility for color-blind viewers (see Usabilla for details) and do not rely on color to convey a message. Use examples that are understandable to a diverse, multicultural audience. Avoid text, examples or imagery that are of a sexual, racial, or otherwise offensive nature. Given that the boundary is often unclear, it's best to only use material you are completely confident is appropriate. When speaking, do not assume that all audience members can see the slides

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    • everything important when speaking , even if the information is already on the slide. Guidelines for Papers and Posters We advise all authors to Create figures that are high contrast, with color palettes that are accessible (again, see Usabilla for details), and that do not rely on color to convey a message. Ensure that fonts are sufficiently large, especially in figures. The font size in figures should be no smaller than the font size of the caption of the figure. Choose inclusive pronouns like they / them over he / him or  she / her. Ensure that the PDF of your paper is accessible per the SIG ACCESS guide . This means, in particular: Check that all fonts are embedded on the PDF. Set the title and language for the PDF. Add tags to the PDF. Add alternative text for figures. Set the tab order for the PDF. Mark table headers in the PDF.

    Executive Summary

    This article presents the 2025 NeurIPS guidelines for accessibility in talks, papers, and posters. The guidelines aim to promote diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in academic presentations. They provide recommendations for creating accessible talks, papers, and posters, including the use of high-contrast colors, minimal text, and inclusive language. The guidelines are adapted from previous years' versions and are intended to be a resource for authors and presenters. While the guidelines are not subject to formal review, they are strongly encouraged to be followed to maintain the expected standards of accessibility and inclusion.

    Key Points

    • ▸ Guidelines for talks include recommendations for creating slides with minimal text, using large fonts, and avoiding special text effects.
    • ▸ Guidelines for papers and posters include recommendations for creating figures with high-contrast colors, using inclusive language, and ensuring that PDFs are accessible.
    • ▸ The guidelines emphasize the importance of considering diverse audiences and avoiding offensive material.

    Merits

    Strength

    The guidelines provide a clear and comprehensive set of recommendations for creating accessible talks, papers, and posters, which can help to promote diversity and inclusion in academic presentations.

    Strength

    The guidelines are adapted from previous years' versions, which suggests that they are based on a thorough understanding of the issues and are likely to be effective.

    Demerits

    Limitation

    The guidelines are not subject to formal review, which means that authors and presenters are relying on their own judgment to ensure that they are following the guidelines.

    Limitation

    The guidelines may not be widely known or adopted, which could limit their effectiveness in promoting accessibility and inclusion.

    Expert Commentary

    The 2025 NeurIPS guidelines for accessibility in talks, papers, and posters are a welcome development in the effort to promote diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in academic presentations. The guidelines provide a clear and comprehensive set of recommendations that are adapted from previous years' versions. While they are not subject to formal review, they are strongly encouraged to be followed, which suggests that the NeurIPS community is committed to promoting accessibility and inclusion. However, the guidelines may not be widely known or adopted, which could limit their effectiveness. To overcome this limitation, it would be helpful to provide training or resources to authors and presenters on how to implement the guidelines effectively.

    Recommendations

    • ✓ Authors and presenters should make every effort to follow the guidelines, even if they are not subject to formal review.
    • ✓ The NeurIPS community should provide training or resources to authors and presenters on how to implement the guidelines effectively.

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