Accessible Word Documents

Issued by Karlen Communications

This badge is earned when assignments have been completed demonstrating skill. Those earning this badge have either taken a one-day learning experience with hands-on practice; or, have taken the online course "Styles in Word: A Primer for Accessible Document Design". Topics covered include using styles, using sequential headings, adding alt text to graphics, creating accessible tables and creating accessible lists. A more complete list can be found on the online course webpage listed be

Type Experience
Level Foundational
Time Days
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

The online course and day-long learning experience are project-based. The result of the learning is an accessible Word document. The skills learned in this educational experience can be transferred to other applications to create more accessible digital content for those of us with disabilities.

Standards

EN 301 549

This European standard for digital accessibility has been adopted by several countries with amendments specific to that country's needs. EN 301 549 incorporates the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) from the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative).