Training Opportunities
Appalachian State University provides a range of training resources to support digital accessibility efforts:
LinkedIn Learning Courses
As part of our institutional subscription, faculty and staff have access to LinkedIn Learning courses, including:
- Creating Accessible PDFs
Learn to add tags, bookmarks, alt text, and other features to make PDFs accessible to users of assistive technology.
Creating Accessible PDFs - Advanced Accessible PDFs
Explore techniques for managing complex layouts, adding advanced features like PDF forms, and ensuring PDF/UA compliance.
Advanced Accessible PDFs - Accessibility-First Design
Understand how to prioritize accessibility in digital product design, enhancing usability for all users.
Accessibility-First Design - Creating Accessible and Inclusive Video
Discover best practices for producing video content that is accessible and inclusive to a diverse audience.
Creating Accessible and Inclusive Video - Web Accessibility for Developers
Gain insights into assessing, testing, and improving website accessibility.
Web Accessibility for Developers - Accessibility for Managers and Non-Designers
Learn the fundamentals of accessible product design tailored for non-technical roles.
Accessibility for Managers and Non-Designers
Campus Workshops and Webinars
Regular sessions are offered at workshops.appstate.edu on topics such as:
- Creating accessible documents and presentations
- AsULearn Accessibility Checkers
- Using accessibility features in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Implementing accessibility best practices in web content
- SCALA digital signage workshops and training
Customized Departmental Training
Departments can request tailored training sessions to address specific accessibility needs and tools relevant to their operations.
Tools and Checklists
To assist in evaluating and improving digital accessibility, the following tools and checklists are available:
- Microsoft Accessibility Checker
Built into Office applications, this tool identifies accessibility issues in documents and provides guidance on fixing them. - Google Accessibility Checker
- Adobe Acrobat Pro Accessibility Tools
Use features like the Accessibility Checker and Make Accessible action wizard to assess and enhance PDF accessibility. - Accessibility Toolkit
- Color Contrast Analyzers
WebAIM Contrast Checker helps ensure sufficient color contrast in digital content.
Alt Text Guidelines
For detailed best practices on writing effective, accessible alt text, explore the following resources: