PCO 482 - Document Accessibility 101: Crafting Inclusive Content

0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course is not for Credit(s).

This course offers a comprehensive guide to creating accessible documents using Microsoft Word, available on both desktop and Office 365. Students will learn best practices for structuring documents, including adding alternative text, and ensuring the document is readable by assistive technologies. The course also covers how to properly save a Word document as an accessible PDF and compose accessible emails in Microsoft Outlook.

Topics to be covered include:
1. Structuring Documents for Accessibility
2. Using Headings, Lists, and Tables Correctly
3. Alternative Text for Images and Visual Elements
4. Accessibility Features in Microsoft Word
5. Applying Best Practices for Email Accessibility in Outlook

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Format documents using headings, lists, and tables for accessibility.
2. Apply alternative text to images and other non-text content.
3. Utilize built-in accessibility checkers in document editors.
4. Ensure content readability and usability for all users.
5. Apply best practices for email accessibility in Outlook.