SCALE Network Accessibility Training

Session 1: MS Word Accessibility

Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM PT (120 minutes)

Key Topics:

1. Introduction to accessibility in MS Word
2. Structuring documents with headings, lists, and tables for accessibility
3. Using built-in accessibility tools (Accessibility Checker)
4. Best practices for creating accessible text and images.
5. Ensuring compatibility with screen readers

Learning Outcomes:

1. Learn how to structure a Word document to meet accessibility standards
2. Understand how to create alternative text for images and graphical elements
3. Gain familiarity with tools that assist in checking document accessibility

Session 2: MS PowerPoint Accessibility

Date: September 26, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM PT (60 minutes)

Key Topics:

1. Creating accessible slides in PowerPoint
2. Structuring slide content with headings and ordered/unordered lists.
3. Best practices for using images, graphics, and multimedia with accessibility in mind.
4. Accessibility check and ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Master how to design PowerPoint presentations that are inclusive
2. Understand how to use closed captions for audio and video content
3. Learn to check accessibility for PowerPoint presentations

Session 3: PDF Accessibility

Date: October 2, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM PT (90 minutes)

Key Topics:

1. Overview of PDF accessibility challenges and solutions
2. Creating accessible PDFs from Word or PowerPoint
3. Tagging PDFs for proper reading order
4. Using tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro to check and correct accessibility issues

Learning Outcomes:

1. Learn how to create tagged, accessible PDFs from various source files
2. Understand the role of document structure in PDF accessibility
3. Become proficient in using tools to check PDF accessibility

Session 4: Event Accessibility

Date: October 3, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM PT (60 minutes)

Key Topics:

1. Planning accessible in-person and virtual events
2. Understanding physical, sensory, and cognitive accessibility considerations
3. Implementing assistive technologies in event planning
4. Best practices for communication access, including CART, sign language interpreters, and captioning

Learning Outcomes:

1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to make events accessible for all
2. Learn how to create an inclusive environment with both digital and physical components
3. Explore tools and technologies to assist attendees with disabilities

Additional Information:

1. All webinars will be recorded and shared with registered participants.
2. A certificate of completion will be provided for those attending all four sessions.
3. Participants will be invited to join a Q&A session at the end of each webinar.

Registration Details:

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We look forward to your participation in these essential webinars to improve accessibility in your work environment.