Word: Accessibility

Overview

During the session, you’ll learn how to make your documents accessible to everyone, including colleagues and stakeholders with different needs. These skills help you create documents that are inclusive, professional, and compliant with accessibility standards, making your work more effective and reaching a wider audience.  This session will equip delegates with practical skills to create inclusive documents. 

Using built-in tools to check for issues, adding alternative text for images, choosing clear layouts, and structuring content for easy navigation. These techniques not only help meet legal and compliance standards but also foster a culture of equality and professionalism, ensuring that council information reaches and serves the widest possible audience. 

What to Expect:

• Format: 60-minute live online session 
• Includes: Scenario-based guidance + Q&A
• Cost: Free for CloudyIT customers using a training credit, or £65 per attendee for non-CloudyIT customers (read T&Cs). 

Key Topics: 

• Using built-in accessibility tools to check your document for issues 
• Adding alternative text to images and graphics for screen readers 
• Choosing clear fonts, colours, and layouts that are easy to read 
• Structuring documents with headings and styles for better navigation 
• Ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies 

Who Should Attend:

Council staff who play a vital role in ensuring that documents and communications are accessible to everyone, including colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public with diverse needs.

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