Introduction to Accessible Document Design - Melbourne

Objectives
This interactive workshop demonstrates how organisations can achieve information accessibility for all staff and customers using Microsoft Office and Adobe software.
Insights are provided into the difficulties that people with disabilities face when accessing information in print and online. The workshop outlines how these issues are covered by policies and standards including the National Transition Strategy (NTS), and demonstrates practical techniques for making your print and online… Show more documents more accessible.
Audience
The workshop is targeted at anyone who creates documents for publication, including:
Communications Personnel
Web Administrators
Content Authors
Marketing Personnel
Key Content Areas
The policy framework in which communicators work
How people with disabilities access online and print documents
Examples of alternate format materials
Guidelines for more legible print documents
Considerations for HTML content
Practical techniques and testing approaches for accessible documents:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Portabel Document Design (PDF)
Rich Text Format (RTF)
Additional resources and information
A handbook containing a copy of the workshop notes and additional resources will be provided to all attendees
Presenters
Our accessible information specialists are IT and usability experts with extensive experience in accessibility and the needs of people with a disability. They provide consultancy, training and testing services throughout Australia to help organisations make their online services accessible to all.
Event Contact
Phone: 1300 367 055 Fax: 03 8378 1204 Email: webaccess@visionaustralia.org
Cancellations
All cancellations will incur an administration fee of $12.50. If notification is received 14 calendar days prior to workshop start date a full refund less administration fee will be provided; Cancellation between 14 and 7 calendar days prior to the workshop will result in a 50% refund less administration fee. Cancellation less than 7 days prior to the workshop, fees will not be refunded. In the event a workshop is cancelled by Vision Australia, a full refund will be provided to all applicants.

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