The Microsoft Office Accessibility course is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to create accessible and inclusive documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In this course, participants will learn the essential techniques and best practices to ensure that their documents are accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those using assistive technologies.
Objectives:
- Understanding Document Accessibility: Gain an understanding of the importance of document accessibility, its impact on users with disabilities, and the benefits of creating inclusive content in Microsoft Office applications.
- Accessibility Features in Microsoft Office: Explore the built-in accessibility features and tools available in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and learn how to leverage them effectively for creating accessible documents.
- Document Structure: Learn how to structure documents properly using headings, lists, and other formatting features, enabling users to navigate and understand the content more easily.
- Text Formatting and Contrast: Understand techniques for formatting text, including font styles, size, and color contrast, to improve readability and ensure content is accessible to individuals with visual impairments.
- Document Review and Remediation: Acquire practical skills for reviewing and remediating existing documents for accessibility, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines.
Who Should Attend:
This course is suitable for professionals, educators, content creators, and anyone who uses Microsoft Office applications to create and share documents. Whether you are new to document accessibility or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge, this course provides essential skills to make your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents accessible and inclusive.
Join us in this course and unlock the power of Microsoft Office accessibility features to create documents that can be accessed and understood by all users, regardless of their abilities or assistive technology usage. Enroll today and contribute to a more inclusive digital environment.
Accessibility Statement:
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights would like to make this an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. Should anyone require disability-related accommodations to participate in this training, please send any requests to [email protected] as early as possible, but no later than the Monday prior at noon (12pm), so that we have time to arrange for the necessary accommodations.
Note: To allow for time to put the disability-related accommodation in place, we recommend including a date that is at least 5 business days prior to the event.