Do you want to know how to make accessible Word documents? This 2-hour webinar will take you step by step through the process and you will learn: How to prepare simple text content for accessibility How to prepare graphical content for accessibility Why navigation is important in a document What is reading order and why...
Many people have difficulty understanding what is meant by 'website accessibility' and how this is achieved. This 45-minute webinar will give you an understanding of how people with various disabilities access your website and how websites can be made accessible. You will learn about the background and theory of website accessibility, how accessibility effects visitors...
Did you know that accurate captioning is a basic WCAG 2.0 Level A requirement? This 60-minute webinar will give you the tips and best practices to ensure your YouTube and other web-based videos are captioned accessibly. Participants will learn how to caption in a way that provides optimal comprehension while meeting legal compliance and get a...
This 40-minute webinar is about what and how to break old print layout habits when trying to create an accessible document. For InDesign documents to become accessible PDFs, it is imperative that you avoid laying out content with the intention of it just being printed and avoid some of those true and tried keyboard shortcuts!...
In this one-hour webinar, we will address accessibility issues and best practices for creating PowerPoint presentations. Various tools will be demonstrated in PowerPoint to create an accessible presentation, including appropriate formatting, ordered lists, recommended slide layouts, well-designed tables, hyperlinks and graphics with alternative text, along with some tips to manage content for screen reading devices....
Tables are always a challenge to make accessible, however, the latest version of assistive technologies, such as JAWS, are now optimized to work with Microsoft Office programs. This one-hour webinar will review the steps to make your Excel documents more accessible and we'll share accessible design best practices. Topics covered include: Principles of document accessibility Best...
In June 2018, the World Wide Web Consortium issued an expanded version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (“WCAG”) 2.0, adding 17 new success criteria. The new criteria, called the WCAG 2.1, is an extension of the WCAG 2.0 standards and updates include ones relating to mobile devices; disabilities that affect vision, such as low vision;...
It can sometimes be challenging to know what accessibility efforts can be implemented on a content level vs. those that are dependent on the platform where your content exists. In this 60-minute webinar, we will differentiate between platform and content level issues and dive deeper into techniques you can use to make your content more...
If you have already have InDesign templates that you are using, or you would like to begin creating templates for such things as meeting minutes, event posters, annual reports, application forms, etc. - this is the webinar for you! In this one-hour webinar, participants will learn how to make well-designed and accessible templates, as well...
Do you wonder how accessible your organization's social media posts are? Would you like to make your tweets, Instagram stories and Facebook posts inclusive and accessible to people with disabilities? In this 45-minute webinar we'll cover some general guidelines for creating accessible social media posts, review common pitfalls, and discuss both accessibility features available on...
Tips and best practices to make your materials understood by everyone Do you want to create reports, marketing material, and everyday documents that are accessible? Get tips on the best and most accessible design choices – from choosing colours and fonts, to ensuring documents are accessible to assistive technology users. During this one hour webinar,...
Participants in this 45-minute webinar will learn how accessibility effects document creation and how to confirm a document’s compliance. By the end of this session, you will understand what you need to do differently in the document creation process and get suggestions for how to save time and money in the production stages. Commonly asked...
Purchase our AODA training annual subscription and you will have unlimited access to train the staff and volunteers of your organization. We will create a dedicated weblink for your use and we can also customize the course to include your company's branding. Tracking is not available but participants will be able to print their own...
While properly constructed tags are essential for an accessible PDF, tags alone are not enough. Some accessibility checkers review only tags while others also check hidden aspects of the document to ensure they are fully accessible. Because these checkers can only check against a list of digital defaults, human inspection is also a very important...
With creative professionals having limited time but needing the most up-to-date training, this Level One, 3-hour webinar will show how to create accessible InDesign content and review the export options and PDF tags.
By age 40, about 50% of the population will have, or have had, a mental illness and the earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Everyone has a role to play in supporting workplace mental health and this 2.5 hour webinar will help you to: Reduce mental health stigma among co-workers...
In this introduction to mobile accessibility participants will gain understanding of what creates accessible mobile experiences, how the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) can be applied to mobile, and the ways in which people with disabilities interact with different types of mobile technologies. What You Will Walk Away With: At the end of this webinar,...
This 3-hour webinar provides a technical explanation of how to create accessible website content. Web developers will come away with a deep understanding of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, the AODA requirements for website accessibility, and how to achieve WCAG 2.1 conformance. This training is ideal for those who have already taken the Introduction...
More Word users are creating accessible content and using styles more efficiently. Now is a good time for anyone using InDesign to apply the “Import Options” settings when placing Word text in an InDesign file. Learn time saving practices of using Table Styles and Object Styles when placing content. In this 40-minute webinar, we will...
For users of screen reading applications and people with visual impairments, text alternatives (alt text) convey the purpose or function of an image so as to provide an equivalent user experience in a document or on a website. Including alt text in digital documents, websites, and mobile apps is a requirement of the Website Content...
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