Document Accessibility Trainings

Introduction to Accessible Forms

In this hands on workshop, participants use Microsoft Word and/or Google Docs in conjunction with Adobe Acrobat Pro to prepare and create forms accessible to assistive technology users. Following the training, participants will have the chance to submit a document to instructors for individualized feedback. 

Target Audience

• State agencies and local governments who need to comply with state and national accessibility regulations
• Organizations that want to create inclusive and accessible materials

Objectives

Participants will:

• Apply recognized accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
• Utilize best practices in preparing forms in Word and Docs for conversion to PDF
• Configure form fields in Adobe Acrobat Pro, incorporating proper labeling and descriptive tooltips for each field.
• Establish an effective tab order for form fields
• Tag the PDF document appropriately
• Use Acrobat accessibility tools and methods to test and validate the accessibility of PDF forms
• Submit the accessible PDF form for feedback

Prerequisites

Participants should be comfortable with the skills learned in:

• Document Accessibility Fundamentals
• Accessible Data and Presentations
• Introduction to PDF Remediation

Participants should attend on a computer with the following programs installed:

• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat Pro