Training and Professional Development

  • 3/9 Accessible PowerPoints for Class and Websites

    Accessible PowerPoint Presentations for Your Class or Website 
    Thursday, March 9, 10:00am - 11:00am 
    Presenter:     Karen Skudlarek 
    Online Webex: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/kps05003
    Registration Link: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=6650&rc=2022049384

    In this session we will discuss best practice when creating PowerPoint presentations to ensure they are accessible.  The strategies we’ll cover are:

    • Establish Slide Layout
    • Ensure the reading order is accurate
    • Give every slide a unique title
    • Include captions for live presentations
    • Include captions for recorded video
    • Avoid animations and automatic slide transitions
    • Use true tables with headers
    • Add alt-text for images
    • Use descriptive hyperlinks
    • Use sans serif fonts such as Arial, Calibri, and Verdana
    • Use Accessibility Checkers in Office and HuskyCT (Blackboard Ally)

    Note: To request an accommodation for this event or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Karen Skudlarek at karen.skudlarek@uconn.edu.

    For more information, contact: Karen Skudlarek at karen.skudlarek@uconn.edu