Why is document accessibility important? Making digital content accessible provides access to individuals with disabilities.
When content is made accessible, assistive technology programs can read the information, explain images, and flow through the content in a logical manner.
Because all campus departments and offices may need to create or provide accessible video content, the ICT Accessibility Task Force recommends the following training, resources, tools, and support to ESU content creators.
Written Material
Please visit the Center for Teaching with Technology Accessibility Resource page for resources specific to individual file formats.
Scanning Tools
Tools will vary depending on the file format.
Support Contact
Contact Steve Labadie, (570) 422-3999, with questions about document accessibility.
The Accessible Electronic Document Community of Practice (AED CoP) created this series of videos to explain and demonstrate the minimum steps needed to ensure your Microsoft Word document is Section 508 conformant
- Module 0: Introduction & Background
- Module 1: Save as a Word Document (.docx) with a Descriptive Filename
- Module 2: Use Styles to Create Headings
- Module 3: Use Built-in Features to Create Lists
- Module 4: Use Built-in Features to Organize Content
- Module 5: Use Built-in Features to Create Layout and Data Tables
- Module 6: Identify Distinct Languages
- Module 7: Create Unambiguous Names for Links
- Module 8: Duplicate Vital Information in Headers, Footers and Watermarks
- Module 9: Create Accessible Images and Other Objects
- Module 10: Create Accessible Textboxes
- Module 11: Use Color and Other Sensory Characteristics Plus Text to Convey Meaning
- Module 12: Create the Required Color Contrast
- Module 13: Create Accessible Embedded Files
