Accessibility Training and Consulting
This one-day Train-the-Trainer workshop course will focus on how to design and deliver an engaging training session for your organization’s staff and volunteers.
Prerequisite: Participants must have taken our “How to Create Accessible Word Documents” workshop prior to attending this workshop.
This hands-on workshop is designed to clearly explain how to create an accessible document using Microsoft Word. It will demonstrate converting documents to PDF format and examine the required structure for assistive technologies.
This workshop is a comprehensive review of how layout and design principles and practices influence the outcome in the construction of a document intended for accessibility.
Through exercises and group discussions, participants will review the background and theory of accessibility and how it affects document creation; the necessary changes to their current workflow and processes; and how to layout content in documents for those with vision, motor and cognitive impairments.
Microsoft Word will be used to build an accessible document, followed by using Adobe Acrobat Professional DC to inspect any conversion issues or errors.
Best training I have ever had in a session! Ontario College of Teachers
I have taken a few training courses but this was by far the most in-depth and informative. Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
By completing this workshop, participants will:
Great practical, hands-on exercises. (City of Pembroke)
Participants will be given a handout with reference to the content covered including step-by-step procedures.
NOTE: Laptops are optional, however, they will be needed to participate in the hands-on exercises that complement the lecture.
Great tips and tools to aid in the process of making docs accessible. Looking forward to Part 2! (Niagara Parks Commission)
Perfect! Met the level of accessibility training I need in my job and I learned a few new tricks. (Ontario Government)
INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP:
Accommodations available upon request.
The task of creating an accessible document goes farther than just correctly formatting the text in your original file. When importing documents, whatever the source application, some elements “get lost in translation” and additional remediation has to be done in Adobe Acrobat.
This workshop is Part 2 of our “Accessible Word” and “Accessible InDesign” training sessions and will teach you how to create an accessible PDF, including diverse content such as complicated tables, lists and acronyms. Questions it addresses include:
Great training – lots of new information! Well structured session.
So much to learn and use immediately. The workshop exceeded my expectations!
By completing this workshop, participants will have and understanding of:
Detailed and great with examples and practices. (Reena)
Great examples and I appreciate the print out for future reference. (Deafblind Ontario Services)
Good quality presentation. Presenter is excellent! Learn, knowledgeable and great at keeping us engaged. Learned more than I anticipated! (Ontario College of Teachers)
INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP:
Accommodations are available upon request.
In this hands-on workshop we cover in-depth how to make accessible content in InDesign and how to import those documents into Acrobat Professional to make an accessible PDF. We cover the core InDesign concepts of text formatting, graphics and working with navigational and digital device reflow features to include all users who require an accessible PDF.
This hands-on training course addresses the best practices for designing in an abstract format while at the same time creating linear accessible content.
“Accessibility Services Canada’s workshop “Accessible InDesign Workshop” was fantastic. The facilitator’s training style was very enjoyable, giving practical exercises and useful tricks that will help us achieve accessibility on a variety of documents. I will strongly recommend this workshop to graphic designers and other creative minds who are searching for better ways to make accessible documents and visual communications.”
By completing this workshop, participants will:
Participants will be given a handout with reference to the content covered including step-by-step procedures.
“This workshop made me realize how little I know about InDesign!”
“It was great learning about little tricks in InDesign to make the PDF accessibility process easier.”
Anyone who has intermediate to advanced experience creating and editing content in InDesign. Graphic Designers, Art Directors, Creative Studio Managers, Communication or Accessibility Coordinators, Website Content Managers and Administrative Staff using InDesign.
It is recommended to have some basic knowledge of using and creating documents with InDesign and is comfortable using Acrobat professional.
INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP:
“Amazing facilitator! Clear, concise and a bit of humour makes it a great training. I would recommend it to others. Lots of information in a short time.” (Ontario Principals’ Council)
Workshop Requirements
Technical Notes
This hands-on workshop is designed to clearly explain how to create an accessible document using Microsoft Word. It will demonstrate converting documents to PDF format and examine the required structure for assistive technologies.
This workshop is a comprehensive review of how layout and design principles and practices influence the outcome in the construction of a document intended for accessibility.
Through exercises and group discussions, participants will review the background and theory of accessibility and how it affects document creation; the necessary changes to their current workflow and processes; and how to layout content in documents for those with vision, motor and cognitive impairments.
Microsoft Word will be used to build an accessible document, followed by using Adobe Acrobat Professional DC to inspect any conversion issues or errors.
Best training I have ever had in a session! Ontario College of Teachers
I have taken a few training courses but this was by far the most in-depth and informative. Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
By completing this workshop, participants will:
Great practical, hands-on exercises. (City of Pembroke)
Participants will be given a handout with reference to the content covered including step-by-step procedures.
NOTE: Laptops are optional, however, they will be needed to participate in the hands-on exercises that complement the lecture.
Great tips and tools to aid in the process of making docs accessible. Looking forward to Part 2! (Niagara Parks Commission)
Perfect! Met the level of accessibility training I need in my job and I learned a few new tricks. (Ontario Government)
INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP:
Accommodations available upon request.
This hands-on workshop is designed to teach you how to create an accessible Word form and, through class exercises, how to make an accessible PDF version.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this hands-on workshop, participants will have a clear understanding of:
Prerequisites
Participants are encouraged to have first taken our “How to Create Accessible Word Documents” or “How to Create Accessible PDFs” workshop.
Workshop Requirements
INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP
Participants in this live webinar will learn about how accessibility effects document creation and what changes in your organization’s current workflow and processes are required.
Commonly asked questions we discuss in this webinar:
Who should attend this webinar?
Anyone who is responsible for the management and coordination of print or digital documents.
This includes all Executive Directors/CEOs, Communication Managers, Document Creators, Production Coordinators, Communication Coordinators, Website Content Managers, Marketing Managers.
What You Will Walk Away With:
Participants will have a clear understanding of:
During this live presentation participants can ask questions of our accessible document expert.
INCLUDED IN THE WEBINAR:
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Accommodations available upon request.
This hands-on workshop is designed to clearly explain how to create an accessible document using Microsoft Word. It will demonstrate converting documents to PDF format and examine the required structure for assistive technologies.
This workshop is a comprehensive review of how layout and design principles and practices influence the outcome in the construction of a document intended for accessibility.
Through exercises and group discussions, participants will review the background and theory of accessibility and how it affects document creation; the necessary changes to their current workflow and processes; and how to layout content in documents for those with vision, motor and cognitive impairments.
Microsoft Word will be used to build an accessible document, followed by using Adobe Acrobat Professional DC to inspect any conversion issues or errors.
Best training I have ever had in a session! Ontario College of Teachers
I have taken a few training courses but this was by far the most in-depth and informative. Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
By completing this workshop, participants will:
Great practical, hands-on exercises. (City of Pembroke)
Participants will be given a handout with reference to the content covered including step-by-step procedures.
NOTE: Laptops are optional, however, they will be needed to participate in the hands-on exercises that complement the lecture.
Great tips and tools to aid in the process of making docs accessible. Looking forward to Part 2! (Niagara Parks Commission)
Perfect! Met the level of accessibility training I need in my job and I learned a few new tricks. (Ontario Government)
INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP:
Accommodations available upon request.
In this hands-on workshop we cover in-depth how to make accessible content in InDesign and how to import those documents into Acrobat Professional to make an accessible PDF. We cover the core InDesign concepts of text formatting, graphics and working with navigational and digital device reflow features to include all users who require an accessible PDF.
This hands-on training course addresses the best practices for designing in an abstract format while at the same time creating linear accessible content.
“Accessibility Services Canada’s workshop “Accessible InDesign Workshop” was fantastic. The facilitator’s training style was very enjoyable, giving practical exercises and useful tricks that will help us achieve accessibility on a variety of documents. I will strongly recommend this workshop to graphic designers and other creative minds who are searching for better ways to make accessible documents and visual communications.”
By completing this workshop, participants will:
Participants will be given a handout with reference to the content covered including step-by-step procedures.
“This workshop made me realize how little I know about InDesign!”
Anyone who has intermediate to advanced experience creating and editing content in InDesign. Graphic Designers, Art Directors, Creative Studio Managers, Communication or Accessibility Coordinators, Website Content Managers and Administrative Staff using InDesign.
It is recommended to have some basic knowledge of using and creating documents with InDesign and is comfortable using Acrobat professional.
INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP:
Workshop Requirements
Technical Notes