Creating Accessible Documents
Creating or converting existing documents into accessible formats is a simple process. You can take advantage of the accessibility features in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat to create accessible documents. Depending on your preferred learning style and schedule availability, you have the following options to create accessible documents:
- Instructor-led hands-on workshops
They are offered regularly throughout the year. Visit Center Events calendar to view the schedule and register. - One-on-one consultation
Contact Center Office at cfd@sjsu.edu to request for a consultation. - Self-paced Do-it-Yourself (DIY) tutorials
Download a copy of the tutorial from the links below to learn at your own pace with step-by-step instructions.
Syllabus and Handouts
- Accessible Syllabus Template [doc]
- Is My Document Accessible? [pdf]
- Creating Accessible Documents [pdf]
- 32 Word 2010 Video Tutorials
- CSU Standards and Techniques Guide for Creating Accessible in Microsoft Word 2010 [pdf]
- CSU Checklist for Accessible Microsoft Word Document [pdf]
- Creating Accessible Word Document Tutorial with Microsoft Word Windows 2007 [pdf]
- Creating Accessible Word Document Tutorial with Microsoft Word Macintosh 2008 [pdf]
- Video tutorials on creating accessible documents from the Equity and Excellence in Higher Education: Universal Course Design (UCD) web site.
- Technology for supporting dyslexic students using mathematical notation and scientific language.
- To ensure your quizzes, examinations or assessment instruments are accessible, consult Disability Resource Center (DRC)
PowerPoint Slides
- Is My Document Accessible? [pdf]
- Creating Accessible PowerPoint Slides [pdf]
- 13 Video Tutorials at CSU
- Creating Accessible PowerPoint Documents with Microsoft PowerPoint Windows 2007 [pdf]
- Creating Accessible PowerPoint Documents with Microsoft PowerPoint Macintosh 2008 [pdf]