Accessible Document Creation Series: Microsoft Word

Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/07/2020
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

In this webinar series, you will be introduced to current accessibility requirements in Ontario for online spaces and websites, provided an introduction to creating accessible content using the Office 365 Program Suite (e.g. Microsoft Word and PowerPoint), and given best practices for inclusive communication and recording.  

Session 1 will focus on creating accessible content using Microsoft Word. 

Attendees will be provided with a “take-home” package comprised of video tutorials for future reference and to further develop their understanding of accessibility and disability inclusion within online and virtual teaching and learning environments. 

Training and Development Partners: Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) and Science IT, Faculty of Science
Facilitators: Kate Brown, Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) and Jessica Blackwood, Science IT, Faculty of Science 

• Platform: Teams 

Register here.

Joining Instructions: 

• A link to the Microsoft Teams meeting will be sent by email to registrants before the webinar once they have registered on EventBrite.  
• Attendees should install Microsoft Teams ahead of the webinar. A tutorial on this process is available here. 
• Requirements: Device required to connect to Microsoft Teams (computer, tablet, or phone). Video participation by attendees not required.

Related Sessions (Please register separately for each session) 

• Session 2 – Accessibility for Microsoft PowerPoint – July 16, 12PM  

• Session 3 – Accessible Presentation and Recording Techniques – July 23 12PM