Program Description
Recorded: September 9, 2026 – Everyone benefits from content that is easy to use and understand.
Making a great document is more than just typing the correct words. To make sure your information can reach the largest number of people, the document needs to be accessible. This means it can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities. Thinking about accessibility first is important for everyone—for individuals, for companies, and for our communities.
This online training will teach you how to make your materials usable by everyone. Here are the main things you will learn about creating accessible documents:
- Visual Presentation: Learn about font size and style, color contrast, and using color to convey meaning.
- Learn how built-in features provide accessible document navigation, and best practices for hyperlink formatting.
- Learn about alt-text and why it is needed.
- Learn about built-in accessibility checker features and additional manual checking considerations.
Presenter
Leilani Carlson, Maine CITE Director – Leilani Carlson is the Director of Maine CITE, the state’s assistive technology program. Since joining the organization in July 2022 and transitioning to Director in July 2025, she has focused on expanding access to resources that help Mainers with disabilities lead more independent lives. Her professional background includes 10 years as the Maine AgrAbility Project Coordinator, and 15 years in the environmental engineering and consulting industry. This diverse experience informs her well-rounded approach to accessibility, digital inclusion, and community support across Maine.
Resources
Video archive of webinar – coming soon.
Resources discussed in webinar:
Creating Accessible Documents – The Basics (Part 1) PowerPoint – PDF
Creating Accessible Documents – The Basics (Part 1) Handout – PDF
Rev: 9/10/2026