How to Create Accessible Materials From Scratch
Come to one (or all three) days for this virtual workshop to learn how to make accessible materials including: Word docs, Google Docs, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets, PDFs, and more!
In this three-day workshop, we will go through the basics of how to create accessible documents from scratch and how to remediate already-created course documents, including PDFs. On the third day of the workshop, we will have a guided group practice session where you will have the opportunity to come with your current course documents and files and receive one-on-one support with making them accessible.
Wednesday, Feb. 2: How to Create Accessible Materials from Scratch: In this session, we will first explore the basics of what makes a file accessible and then walk through how to ensure accessibility when you create a new file, as well as how to check the accessibility of older files. We will cover Word docs, Google docs, Pages, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, Excel spreadsheets, Google sheets, and Numbers.
Thursday, Feb. 3: All About PDFs: In this session, we will talk about how to create an accessible PDF from scratch as well as how to remediate common accessibility issues found in PDFs.
Friday, Feb. 4: Guided Practice: On Friday, together we'll practice making our sample files accessible and you can receive guided help with any questions particular to your file as you work on it.
Can't make all three days? No problem! Come for whatever days you can. Additionally, Guided Practice "drop-in hours" will be available each week throughout the semester. Stay tuned to the Daily Digest for more details!
Bryn Mawr College welcomes the full participation of all individuals in all aspects of campus life. Should you wish to request a disability-related accommodation for this event, please contact the event sponsor/coordinator. Requests should be made as early as possible.