Training and Resources for Document Accessibility

This 1-hour engaging video-centric course provides a basic overview of how to make PDFs accessible for people with disabilities.

This guidance is intended to help users evaluate preexisting documents for accessibility.

This guidance is intended to help users evaluate preexisting PDFs for accessibility.

A PDF is considered accessible if it can be viewed, read, and interacted with by all users, including those who rely on assistive technology.

Creating an accessible Word document means that everyone can access the content you create.

Watch a video to learn how to create accessible documents in MS Office or Google Docs.

This curriculum explores techniques for creating accessible office documents, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic PDF files. Contains 4 BuckeyeLearn Modules.

This curriculum explores techniques for creating accessible PDF documents, from simple letters to complex forms. Contains 3 BuckeyeLearn Modules.

Learn about creating complex tables and forms in PDFs.

Learn about creating accessible documents with the publishing software Adobe InDesign.

Learn about creating accessible EPUB and eBook documents.

Learn about creating accessible PDF documents.

Document Accessibility: PDF Quick Reference Guide

Learn about creating accessible Microsoft PowerPoint documents.

Document Accessibility: PowerPoint Quick Reference Guide

Learn about creating accessible Microsoft Excel workbooks.

Document Accessibility: Microsoft Excel Checklist

Learn about creating accessible Microsoft Word documents.

Document Accessibility: Microsoft Word Checklist

Please Note: This course mentions certain types of Microsoft add-ins, such as Math Type, that are not currently integrated into Ohio State's enterprise application of the Microsoft Suite. To request the integration of a specific add-in, please contact your unit's Digital Accessibility Coordinator to initiate an accessibility review of that add-in. Thank you!

A starter guide on accessible writing, semantic structure, color contrast, data tables, alternative text and descriptive links.