Accessible Documents Fundamentals

This session will provide participants with the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience to create accessible documents using Microsoft Word. Participants will learn essential accessibility principles and tools that will help them create inclusive and usable documents for all audiences, including those using assistive technologies.

Topics Covered

1. Introduction to Accessibility
2. Basic Document Accessibility Principles
3. Accessible Document Creation with Microsoft Office
4. Support Tools and Testing
5. Converting Word to PDF overview

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the session, participants will:

• Understand the basic principles of document accessibility.
• Know how to create accessible Word documents, including proper heading structure, alt text, and the use of styles.
• Be familiar with tools like the Microsoft Accessibility Checker and how to use them to test and improve document accessibility.
• Have the knowledge to create simple, accessible documents suitable for customers, stakeholders, and colleagues.