Accessible FormsUsing 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 accessJAWS, ZoomText, Kurzweil

Connection to Strategic Plan

Student ExperienceAccessible to online & mobile learners

Contemporary Learners Increases Digital Literacies

SustainabilityPaperless working regardless of device

Would you be successful?

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.comPenn State UniversityCalifornia State UniversityAlgonquin CollegeCNIB Clear Printing GuidelinesForms How To User Guide & Help