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ACCESSIBILITY FOR MICROSOFT POWERPOINT (2-HOUR)
Creating an accessible PowerPoint seems simple on the surface. However, most people use PowerPoint to create a presentation that also serves as a document/handout. Understanding the design limitations of PowerPoint is key in making sure the result is accessible.
This course provides a comprehensive guide to designing, structuring, and presenting slides that meet accessibility standards. You’ll learn practical techniques, from choosing accessible fonts and colors to using templates and managing reading order. Additionally, the course covers how to create alt-text, accessible tables, and captions for videos. Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating an existing presentation, this course will equip you with the tools to create impactful and inclusive PowerPoints.
What a PowerPoint is or isn’t
- Avoiding cognitive overload
- ‘See and Ssy’ presentations
- Interpreting complex information
Where you start makes a difference
- Starting at the concept stage
- Starting at the draft stage
- Starting at the final stage
All About Animations
- Avoid animations, auto-play, or sound effects
- Options for when you must have animations
Document Information
- Document title
- Document author
- Document language
Choosing or Creating a Template
- Leverage slide templates and the Master Slide
- Anticipating the Cognitive Barrier
- Consistency and other accessibility considerations
Selecting Fonts and Sizes
- Choosing accessible fonts
- Dax’s font size recommendations
Picking Your Color Palette
- Color contrast
- Using color alone to distinguish elements
Adding Content Accessibly
- Controlling content with the Reading Order Panel
- Controlling content with the Selection Pane
Alt Text and Descriptions for Images
- What should I say?
- Where to add Alt Text
- Don’t forget the Screen Tip
Use Accessible Colors in Graphics
- Low vision considerations
- WCAG success criteria non-text contrast (Level AA)
Create Accessible Tables
- When and how to use tables
- Formats to avoid
- Options for when you must use tables for layout
Create Accessible Video in PowerPoint
- Using captions, subtitles, and audio-only content
- Adding audio descriptions or a transcript
Run the Microsoft Accessibility Checker
- Typical Accessibility Checker warnings and rrrors
- Accessibility special considerations
Handouts:
- MS PowerPoint Manual (31-pages)
- MS Accessibility Checker Walkthrough