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Intermediate School District 917

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Digital Accessibility Guidelines

Accessibility Checklist for Presentations

You can make your own copy of the checklist shown below, using this link for the ISD 917 Accessibility Checklist.

 

 ISD 917 Accessibility Checklist 

Google Slides, Google Docs, & Canva Presentations

 

  • Use Sans Serif fonts (e.g., Arial, Verdana) – these are easier to read.
  • Use font size 18pt or larger for slide content.
  • Ensure high color contrast between text and background (e.g., black text on white background or white text on black).
  • Checkbox is uncheckeduncheckedAlt Text is Added to any Images
  • Checkbox is uncheckedEmojis are used in an accessible way
  • Checkbox is uncheckedEnsure captions are available and turned on in any video included in the presentation.
  • Checkbox is uncheckedUse ASL interpretation where needed or provide access to an interpreted version or live interpreter during the presentation, if needed.
  • Checkbox is uncheckedFor audio content (e.g, podcasts), include a transcript on the slide or as an attached document.
  • Checkbox is uncheckedUse Accessible Slide Layout and Design
  • Checkbox is uncheckedUse descriptive link text (e.g., “ISD 917 Homepage” instead of “Click Here”). Avoid using full actual hyperlinks as screen readers will read the entire link aloud.
  • Checkbox is uncheckedAvoid using multiple text boxes on the same slide or page.
  • Checkbox is uncheckedIf tables are necessary, be sure to add a HeaderRow that is repeated at the top of each page.