Why is this a problem?

Meetings are often scheduled based on North American or European work hours. This limits participation and excludes voices from many regions. People in Asia, Oceania, Africa, and other places may be unable to attend. Differences in Daylight Savings Time can make this worse when meeting times shift and are inconsistent.

Ways to address the barrier

Make online meetings accessible

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Manage access conflicts

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