Microsoft Word Accessibility
| Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | 10-11:30 | REGISTER |
This hands-on session teaches participants how to create accessible Microsoft Word documents that meet Section 508 and WCAG requirements. Participants work through a practice document and learn how to:
- use styles
- create a table of contents
- manage headers and footers
- use footnotes
- apply alt text
- create accessible links and lists
- check color contrast
- use the accessibility checker
- Convert Word to PDF
Bonus! Download these interactive handouts to o review documents for accessibility compliance:
Presenter
Shawn Jordison
Shawn Jordison is an accessibility subject matter expert and founder of The Accessibility Guy. He helps organizations meet Section 508, WCAG, PDF/UA, ADA, and AODA (accessibility) standards through document remediation, audits, and hands-on training in Word, PowerPoint, PDF accessibility, and captioning. He works with higher education, government, and school districts and creates practical educational content on accessibility and assistive technology.
