PowerPoint Accessibility Fundamentals

This session focuses on the standards and concepts behind accessible PowerPoint presentations. Participants learn how Section 508 and WCAG apply to slide-based content and how assistive technologies interact with presentations. The session covers slide structure, titles, reading order, lists, links, color contrast, and alternative text at a conceptual level. Participants learn common accessibility failures in presentations and what compliant slides look like, with an overview of PowerPoint features that support accessibility. This session does not include hands-on remediation.

Topics Covered

• How Section 508 and WCAG apply to slide-based content
• How assistive technologies interact with presentations
• Slide structure and layouts (conceptual)
• Unique slide titles and reading order
• Lists and links
• Color contrast and color meaning
• Alternative text for slide visuals
• Common presentation accessibility failures
• What compliant slides look like
• Overview of PowerPoint features that support accessibility

Takeaways

• Understand how Section 508 and WCAG apply to presentations
• Recognize how assistive tech interacts with slides
• Identify common accessibility failures in presentations
• Know what compliant slides look like
• Be familiar with the PowerPoint features that support accessibility

FAQ

• Is this a hands-on session? No. This is a conceptual fundamentals session. For hands-on practice, see our Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility Applied workshop.
• Do I need prior accessibility experience? No. It’s designed for new users.
• Do I need special software to attend? No, you can simply watch and learn.
• Do I get any materials? Yes, attendees receive a topic-specific PowerPoint accessibility cheat sheet.
• Will a recording be available? The recording isn’t included, but it can be purchased separately for a fee.

Certification: Certificate of Completion issued to attendees who complete the full session

Location: Online via Zoom
Duration: 60 min