Good teachers have resource files packed with things they have been collecting for eons. Old files, however, often need a lot of retrofitting before they are ready for your online course. Though it may be tedious work, you will need to retrofit your PPT and Google Slides to ensure they meet accessibility standards.

If this seems like onerous work, you might want to think about using Canvas Pages to present the information. As long as you're retrofitting, it might be time to integrate the information into your Modules! If you choose to retrofit, your approach will be governed by the type of file you are working with--either PowerPoint or Google Slides. Please see the appropriate tab for further instructions.

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Mac
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Microsoft PowerPoint

If you have old PPT files that need to be checked for accessibility, there are a few quick steps you can follow:

Check the outline view to ensure the slide titles and reading order are correct.
Check each image, graph, and chart to ensure Alt Text is included.
Check bulleted and numbered lists to ensure lists are formatted with the list tool, and that each item is part of the list.
Run the Accessibility Checker.

Additional Windows Resources

Microsoft Office Support: Make your PowerPoints Accessible

WebAim: PowerPoint Accessibility

Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac

If you have old PPT files that need to be checked for accessibility, there are a few quick steps you can follow:

Check the outline view to ensure the slide titles and reading order are correct.
Check each image, graph, and chart to ensure Alt Text is included.
Check bulleted and numbered lists to ensure lists are formatted with the list tool, and that each item is part of the list.

Mac presentation outline view Mac PowerPoint alt tag located under Format Picture

Additional Mac Resources

Microsoft Office Support: Make your PowerPoints Accessible

WebAim: PowerPoint Accessibility

Use the Accessibility checker built into Microsoft.
Mac powerpoint accessibility checker

Google Slides

Manually check any existing Google Slides to ensure they meet accessibility standards. Here are a few steps to follow:

Check each slide's title to ensure it is unique and descriptive.
Check each image, chart, and graph to be sure Alt Text is included.
Check bulleted and numbered lists to ensure they are formatted with the list tool.

Since Google Slides are web-based, you can also check the accessibility of your slides with one of the screen reading tools, such as Chrome VOX or NVDA.

Additional Google Resources

University of Colorado: Accessibility of Google Slides

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