Accessible Forms Using Adobe 11.1 & MS Word 2013 Presented by: Valerie East

Learning Outcomes  Design a form applying the design principles for Accessible Ready Forms using MS Word.  Convert the file to an accessible PDF format and complete the form creation process.  Add accessibility features required for users of text to speech or screen readers.

What is an Accessible Document?  Structured for effective use by people with disabilities  Assistive Technology can access  JAWS, ZoomText, Kurzweil JAWSZoomTextKurzweil

Connection to Strategic Plan  Student Experience  Accessible to online & mobile learners  Contemporary Learners  Increases Digital Literacies  Sustainability  Paperless working regardless of device

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Quick Reference  Create form layout using MS Word  Save document as a PDF Using Acrobat tab  Create fields automatically using Acrobat Wizard  Review fields that were automatically created  Fix/Delete/Add fields as required  Check tab order  Add tool tips  Test form using the Read Out Loud function

Forms take all kinds of looks

Let’s get started  Let’s open the MS Word Sample Form and convert it into an online/fillable & accessible form.

Want More Information?  Lynda.com Lynda.com  Penn State University Penn State University  California State University California State University  Algonquin College Algonquin College  CNIB Clear Printing Guidelines CNIB Clear Printing Guidelines  Forms How To User Guide & Help Forms How To User Guide & Help