Sep 8, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: This is an online event. Register to receive the Zoom link and calendar invitation.
Intended Audience: Faculty, Instructors, Graduate Student Instructors, Academic Support Staff
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to design Microsoft Word documents that are accessible to individuals using assistive technologies.
We will move beyond basic formatting to show you how to correctly implement structural headings and write concise, meaningful alt text for images. You will also discover the proper way to format data tables and apply high-contrast color choices that ensure your content remains readable for everyone.
By the end of this training, you will have the practical skills to create documents that everyone can use.
This session will run for 45 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes reserved for questions.
➡️Register for this event here!⬅️
Registrants will be sent a Zoom link and bCal invite as the workshop date draws near.
Unable to join us for this workshop? Engage with our asynchronous offerings on this topic: Accessible Documents
Facilitator:
| Peter Heckel assists instructors with academic technologies such as bCourses, iClicker Cloud, and Poll Everywhere, and implements initiatives and programs to make sure instructional tools are meeting faculty needs. Prior to working for Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL), Peter taught for 14 years in Oakland public schools. |