Accessibility in PowerPoint Topics

Student success, regardless of ability, is possible by providing course materials that are accessible to all of your students.

In January 2006, the CSU launched the Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) in order to develop the work plan, guidance, and resources to assist campuses in carrying out the accessible technology provisions of The California State University Board of Trustees Policy on Disability Support and Accommodations - CSU Executive Order 926 (EO):

"It is the policy of the CSU to make information technology resources and services accessible to all CSU students, faculty, staff, and the general public regardless of disability."

Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are one of the main tools used to present information to students so it is important that these presentations are designed with accessibility in mind so that all of your students can access the content.

Module Outcomes

A presentation is accessible if it has been designed and structured to be used effectively by people with disabilities. Assistive technology devices and software should be able to interact/ access content effectively if presentations are accessible. Assistive technology devices/software may include:

Screen Readers – JAWS : Used by low vision or blind users.
Magnification Software – ZoomText: Used by low vision users.
Scan/Read – Kurzweil : Used by users with learning disabilities.
Watch a demo about Assistive Software

Need Help?

UDL Program Contacts:

Corinne Rowland
Cryssel Vera
Katie Beekman