Welcome to the latest edition of the UAH Mission Accessible updates. As we cross into the second half of the year, our commitment to building a culture of accessibility continues! This month, we are happy to announce the availability of checklists and reference guides designed to help you create accessible digital content.
Now Available! Word and PowerPoint Accessibility Checklists
New Checklists for Accessible Word Documents and PowerPoint Presentations are now available as a standalone module in UAH Mission Accessible (opens in a new tab). These checklists guide you through the practical steps for creating accessible documents and presentations, beginning with foundational practices such as meaningful titles, headings, readable text, lists, links, alt text, and the Accessibility Checker. Each checklist also includes embedded tutorials to support success along the way. You can follow the steps through the final stage of creating more accessible PDF documents from Word files and PowerPoint presentations. Use them as a quick reference while creating, reviewing, or preparing materials to share with students, colleagues, or the public. These checklists are also available outside of Canvas as direct links on the Mission Accessible webpage:
- PowerPoint Checklist and linked tutorials (opens in a new tab)
- Word Checklist and linked tutorials (opens in a new tab)
ETLC Documentation Remediation Services
The Enhanced Teaching & Learning Center (ETLC) is offering Document Remediation Service for Summer 2026 ONLY!! Submit your document through our request form (opens in a new tab) today!
Digital Accessibility Toolkit
The Digital Accessibility Task Force has been hard at work expanding our self-service resources. The team is currently drafting a new series of Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) that will be published in the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Client Portal.
Here is a look at what went live recently:
- Essential Guides: Boost your digital accessibility skills with guides on Alt Text Best Practices, Creating Accessible Emails in Outlook, Website Accessibility Quick Start, and Writing Accessible Filenames & Using Metadata.
We’ll be adding more articles, so bookmark the Digital Accessibility Toolkit (OIT Portal) (opens in a new tab) to view what’s new and keep learning!
FRIENDLY REMINDER: UAH Mission Accessible Launch Module
If you have not completed your assigned Mission Accessible modules in Canvas, please do so as soon as possible. Ensuring that our online environment is accessible for all remains a top institutional priority. The modules assigned to you are designed to equip you with the practical tools and knowledge required to make all digital content compliant with federal accessibility standards.
To track your required training, please review the Accessibility Module Matrix (opens in a new tab). Make sure you’ve completed your assigned modules, and let us know if you need to be registered for any others!
If you have not yet finished the Launch course or would like to confirm your completion status, please visit Canvas (opens in a new tab).
Accessibility Fun Fact
From an assistive tool to a global craze! Fidget spinners were originally designed as an assistive tool. Before they became a massive global toy craze in 2017, fidget tools were used by therapists, teachers, and individuals with ADHD, autism, or anxiety.
Have questions or need additional information?
Please email the UAH Accessibility Mailbox or visit the UAH Accessibility website (opens a new tab) for more resources.
