Making PowerPoint Presentations Accessible

Presentation designers are increasingly being tasked with making their work “accessible,” but the road to making this happen is often a bumpy one filled with confusion, wrong turns, and poor directions. The key to keeping PowerPoint files accessible starts with the Accessibility Checker—but it’s not the whole story.

This session dives into what the Checker catches, what it misses, and how you can go the extra mile to make your presentations truly accessible. If you’re ready to ensure your work is inclusive and reaches everyone in the room (or on the screen), this session will show you how to fill in the gaps. You’ll walk away with practical solutions and expert tips to enhance accessibility without compromising design.

Key Takeaways:

• How the PowerPoint Accessibility Checker really works (and doesn’t)
• What the tool overlooks and how to catch those sneaky issues
• Simple fixes to make your presentations accessible without sacrificing style
• Pro tips to ensure your presentations work for everyone, everywhere