Digital Accessibility Training – Accessible by Design: PowerPoint Tips for Inclusive Presenting
UIC Digital Accessibility Training
July 15, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM America/Chicago
Cost
Free
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Please join Mike Armstrong and Michael Fu for an engaging webinar on creating accessible and inclusive PowerPoint presentations! From selecting accessible templates to formatting content for screen readers, you’ll learn how to create presentations that are clear, inclusive, and impactful.
Whether you're preparing classroom materials, public-facing reports, or internal decks, accessibility doesn't have to be an afterthought. We will cover the essentials to help you proactively design with accessibility in mind.
Target Audience
This session is ideal for faculty, staff, instructional designers, content creators, marketers, and anyone who want to make their presentation materials more accessible.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Identify key accessibility barriers commonly found in PowerPoint presentations
- Apply best practices when choosing templates and formatting slides for readability
- Use built-in tools like the Selection Pane and Accessibility Checker to assess and fix accessibility issues
- Create descriptive alt text for images, graphs, and SmartArt
- Structure content using semantic elements (headings, lists, tables) for assistive technology compatibility
Accessibility Information
This Zoom training will feature automatic captions. If available, electronic copies of the presentation materials will be shared prior to the session.
For any additional access requests or questions, please reach out to the DASE team using the contact information below.
Contact
Date posted
Jun 26, 2025
Date updated
Jul 1, 2025
Speakers
Michael Armstrong | Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist | University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) - Technology Solutions
