Tools

Accessibility Tools

This page contains tools to help you transform your documents, presentations, PDFs, and web pages into fully accessible items.

Create Accessible Digital Documents

               This self-paced eToolkit outlines accessible digital documentation strategies for common file types such as MS Word and MS PowerPoint.

EZ Accessibility Checklist

               This comprehensive checklist includes accessibility features for documents, presentations, and PDFs. It includes links to resources and guides for many of the checklist items.

Creating Accessible PDFs

               This step-by-step guide will assist you in making PDF documents accessible.

Web Resources for Creating Accessible Documents

This table includes reputable websites that show how to create accessible documents for Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).

Accessibility Item	Website/Guide	Platform
1. Use heading styles	WebAIM: Word Accessibility	Word
2. Use meaningful hyperlink text	Microsoft – Accessible Links	Word/PowerPoint
3. Add alternative text to images	Microsoft – Add Alt Text	Word/PowerPoint
4. Use built-in lists and tables	University of Washington – Accessible Documents	Word/PowerPoint
5. Ensure good color contrast	WebAIM Contrast Checker	All
6. Use accessible fonts and sizes	Microsoft Accessibility Tools	All
7. Add document language metadata	Adobe: Set Document Properties	PDF
8. Tag content for screen readers	Adobe: Add Tags to PDF	PDF
9. Use the accessibility checker	Microsoft Accessibility Checker	Word/PowerPoint
10. Use descriptive slide titles	Microsoft: Accessible PowerPoint	PowerPoint