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Digital Accessibility

Make Your Documents Accessible

Use the following resources to help you create, review, and maintain accessible documents across all formats.

 

Digital Accessibility Guide

A comprehensive resource that explains key accessibility principles, common barriers, and best practices for creating inclusive digital content. Use this guide to understand the why and how behind accessibility.

Foundations of digital accessibility

Foundations of Digital Accessibility

 

Accessibility Checklists

Quick, practical reference lists to help you ensure your files meet accessibility standards before sharing.

  • Checklist for Word: Step-by-step items to confirm headings, reading order, image alt text, table structure, and color contrast are all accessible.
  • Checklist for PowerPoint: Covers slide reading order, alt text, accessible text formatting, multimedia captioning, and proper use of layout templates.
  • Checklist for Excel: Ensures worksheets have clear structure, headers, logical navigation, accessible charts, and meaningful sheet names