Accessible PowerPoints 101: Using the Check Accessibility Tool
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Course Objective: Participants will learn to use the Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility Checker. This is a good first step toward WCAG 2.1 standards compliance.Topics covered:The "Why": Understanding the impact of inaccessible documents on screen reader users.SlideTitles: Add a PowerPoint slide title, which is saved as part of the slideshow metadata.Alt text: Screen readers can announce alternative text (alt text) for images to ensure an equivalent experience.Unclear Hyperlink Text: Links do not describe the destination.Tables: Defining header rows and columns so screen readers can navigate data.Contrast & Font Checks: Identifying text that is too small or lacks sufficient color contrast.And more.Registrants will receive a Zoom link as the date approaches.
