Educators put a lot of time, energy, and thought into creating materials for learners. But accessibility for students with disabilities is often overlooked, even though methods to make materials accessible are built into many content creation tools, including the most commonly used tools in schools. By applying basic techniques, educators ensure that students with sensory, physical, and cognitive disabilities can effectively use the materials they create every day.
The tools and resources provided on this page will help you proactively create accessible learning materials and content that meet the needs of learners with disabilities and beyond.
NCADEMI Resources
Accessibility Basics
Build foundational skills for creating accessible digital content through nine essential practices that improve access to documents, images, videos, and other learning materials.
Document Accessibility Starter Kit
Practice essential techniques for creating accessible documents in Microsoft Word and Google Docs, including headings, color contrast, and descriptive links.
Additional Resources
PowerPoint Accessibility
This article, provided by NCADEMI partner WebAIM, explains how to make PowerPoint slide decks more accessible.
Word and PowerPoint Accessibility Evaluation Guide
This guide demonstrates how Word and PowerPoint users can use the Accessibility Checker in Microsoft Office to identify and fix common accessibility issues. It is provided by NCADEMI’s partner, WebAIM.