When we talk about digital accessibility, we first think of websites or applications. Document accessibility is a bit of a discreet relative of digital accessibility. Yet its impact is just as important.
This week, we talk with Simon Drolet from Accessibility Québec who has been working with us for 15 years on accessibility, but in particular the accessibility of documents.
What is an accessible document?
An accessible document is a document that is structured in a way that can be read, understood, and used by everyone — including people who use assistive technologies, such as screen readers.
It's not a question of format, but of method. Whether you're working in Word, InDesign or PowerPoint, it's all about using the right tools at the right time: title styles, image descriptions, logical structure, sufficient contrast, text readability... This is simply called good practice
What if it was easier than you think?
It is often thought that producing an accessible document is complex. However, it is often enough to adjust a few work habits. For example, using the styles built into Word not only structures information, but also automatically generates dynamic tables of contents, PDF bookmarks, and better navigation.
It is a question of rigour, but above all of awareness.
Why it matters
Because everyone has the right to information. It doesn't matter what their physical or cognitive abilities are. Originally, the Web was designed as a space accessible to all. Today, we still have a long way to go, but everyone can contribute in their own way.
And the good news is that in just a few hours of training, you can acquire the basics you need to create inclusive and professional documents!
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