The Accessibility Guy

Microsoft continues to prioritize accessibility in Office 365 with powerful new features designed to make digital workspaces more inclusive. Recent updates include immersive reading, dictation, and a robust accessibility checker, helping users create content that's accessible to all. Notably, Office 365 now offers improved support for exporting documents as accessible PDFs, ensuring Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files are more compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies. We tested out new features related to headings, tables, and math - with mixed results. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gWkd4ZwP #Accessibility #Office365 #Inclusion #DigitalAccessibility #Microsoft

We put Canva and Venngage head-to-head, exporting the same design to PDF and testing accessibility. Who took the championship belt? ?? Spoiler: Venngage? delivered! Start using it today! Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gXkXPD9f #AccessibilityMatters #DesignTools

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?? Unlock the power of #Microsoft365 with the Read Aloud feature! In this video, we break down how to enhance #DocumentAccessibility by having text read aloud. Users can adjust speed, select voices, and navigate easily through content, even highlighting specific sections. Perfect for creating a more inclusive experience! ?? Looking for more accessibility insights? Join my exclusive accessibility courses and community today: https://lnkd.in/gqkMgwA9 #Accessibility #InclusiveTech #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalAccessibility #MSOffice #ReadAloud #TechForGood

Creating accessible presentations is crucial to ensure that everyone, including users of assistive technologies, can engage with your content. My latest video guide walks you through step-by-step methods in Venngage?- from selecting and customizing templates to adjusting font, color, and adding alt text - to create a presentation that meets accessibility standards. #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalInclusion #Venngage #PresentationDesign #AssistiveTechnology #ContentCreation #AccessibilityMatters

Let's explore the Adobe Acrobat accessibility checker! My latest video walks you through accessing and using the checker, understanding the results, and knowing when to perform manual checks. I also cover additional tools to help ensure full compliance. Are you looking for a deeper dive into digital accessibility? Join my exclusive accessibility courses and community today: https://lnkd.in/gqkMgwA9 #AdobeAcrobat #AccessibilityChecker #PDFAccessibility #DigitalInclusion #Compliance #TheAccessibilityGuy #DocumentAccessibility #LinkedInLearning

Have you ever had to OCR 100 pages?! ??? Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is an essential tool for converting image-based PDFs into accessible, editable documents. Using Abbyy FineReader Professional, I transform scanned or image-based files into formats everyone can use. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/g92vh2rC #OCR #PDFAccessibility #DigitalInclusion #AbbyyFineReader #AccessibleDocuments #AccessibilityMatters #TheAccessibilityGuy #TechForGood

My latest video is all about @naturalreaderapp! This is a powerful text-to-speech solution, crafted for smooth document interaction. With customizable playback, real-time highlighting, AI-powered Q&A, and downloadable audio files, it's an ideal tool for students, professionals, and anyone who values accessible reading. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gtNjvz8f Start using Natural Reader today: https://lnkd.in/ej3JRFb #Accessibility #TextToSpeech #AssistiveTech #InclusiveDesign #EdTech #DigitalInclusion

My latest video explores essential best practices for table accessibility. ?? A common misstep in accessibility is relying on alt text for screenshots of tables instead of using live text. This approach falls short of true accessibility standards. Dive into best practices to ensure your documents are fully accessible and inclusive. Join my exclusive accessibility courses and community today: https://lnkd.in/gqkMgwA9 #Accessibility #TableAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DocumentAccessibility #AccessibilityStandards #BestPractices #DigitalInclusion #AccessibilityMatters

Election documents need to be accessible so all voters, including those using screen readers, can navigate essential information. This guide covers the key steps for tagging PDFs, specifically for election materials found online. Proper tagging enhances screen reader navigation, ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ElectionMaterials #PDFAccessibility #AssistiveTechnology