Resources

The following guides will support you in creating a broad range of accessible Office Documents and Websites

Document and Application Accessibility

Microsoft Word Documents

Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations

Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets

Google Docs

How to Make Documents Accessible in Google Docs

PDF Documents

Accessible Forms

Accessible Websites

How To Make Your Website Accessible

Website Accessibility Tools

Check Your Website’s Accessibility Level
Siteimprove Website Accessibility Checker Google Chrome Extension
Government of Ontario How to make websites accessible
Created by the Government of Ontario.
Web Content Accessibility Standards
Reference to the W3C guidelines on Web Content Accessibility Standards.
A11y Style Guide
A11y is shorthand for Accessibility and this style guide comes with pre-populated accessible components that include helpful links to related tools, articles, and WCAG guidelines to make your site more inclusive.

Graphic Design

Accessible Graphic Design

Accessible Graphic Design
Created by Ontario’s Association of Registered Graphic Designers and it covers both print and web design.

Colour Contrast

Evaluating Colour Contrast or download the current version (CCA Potable 3.1.2)
Created by the Paciello Group.

Adobe InDesign Accessibility

Resources

Videos

General Accessibility Resources

TDSB Assistive Technology

The TDSB provides software and resources to help member of the TDSB better understand Assistive Technology. Some of this support includes TDSB Teacher Support, Office Hours and How To Access Tools.

Microsoft Accessibility Resources YouTube Channel

Rob Dodson's Youtube channel “A11ycasts”.

A11ycasts
Great videos for APP developers and those interested in understanding assistive technology and accessibility testing Training

Clear Print Accessibility Guidelines

CNIB - Print That's Easy On the Eyes
CNIB’s goal is to create a better Canada – a barrier-free Canada – where every individual, regardless of vision loss, is able to fully participate in the world around them.

Delivering Accessible Presentations