This training introduces new Accessibility Mentors at UMPI to the role and responsibilities, as well as some of the simple “quick fixes” to improve digital accessibility of our files.
Practice your skills
- Download this Sample Scanned PDF file and try out the OCR tool in Adobe Acrobat to recognize the text. Next, use the auto-tagging feature to provide metadata for screen readers to navigate the file. Use the alt text tool to add descriptions to images or mark them as decorative.
- Download this Sample Journal Article in Word file that was exported from a PDF and work on the following steps to make it accessible:
- Modify the section headings to keep the formatting but assign the appropriate heading level (Heading 2).
- Apply Heading 1 style to the title of the article while maintaining the format.
- Increase the color contrast of the blue font to make it easier to read.
- Apply a header row to the table.
- Add alt text or mark images as decorative.
For more resources on making simple edits to improve accessibility, visit the following pages: