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 How Do I Make ---- Accessible

 

How to Create Accessible PowerPoint Slides on the Web

http://wac.osu.edu/webaim/pptaxs.htm

PowerPoint content can usually be easily made very accessible on the Web to every type of disability group except one: the blind. When multimedia content is included in the presentation, then additional considerations have to be taken into account for the deaf as well, but that goes beyond the scope of this particular document. This document will focus on the task of making accessible text, graphics, charts and graphs within PowerPoint.

 

PowerPoint Accessibility- Converting PowerPoint to HTML

http://www.webaim.org/techniques/powerpoint/convert.php

 

 

10 Tips for Universally Designed PowerPoints

 

1.      Use a dark background and light font. Use a simple background and avoid the special effects associated with PowerPoints.
 
2.      Do not rely on color or font changes alone to convey important information.
 
3.      Use fonts that are clear and not overly ornate.
    1. For headings and reading on the screen - Arial and Verdana
    2. For the body text and printed documents - Times New Roman and Garamond
4.      Font sizes should be large and readable by people who have vision impairments:
    1. For audiences of 40-99 people - at least 24 points or larger.
    2. For audiences of more than 100 people – at least 36 points or larger.
5.      Limit the number of words on a slide. The slide should not be text heavy. 
 
6.      Include only one picture per slide; make sure it is relevant to the topic at hand.
 
7.      Label all pictures, graphs, multi-media in the notes section of your presentation.
 
8.      Hyperlinks should clearly convey where they will take the user. The presentation should also explain what the user will achieve by following the link.
 
9.      All videos that play within PowerPoint should be captioned, described, and/or transcribed. This information can be provided in the Notes section for a given slide.
 
10. Do not read from your slide unless to emphasize a point. Use slides as jumping off points or outlines as you go through class.