Creating Accessible Google Documents

As ASR prepares for compliance changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Regulations, it is important for us all to understand the importance of accessible electronic documents. A great place to start is understanding how to create accessible Google Documents and how to verify if those documents are accessible. Making a document accessible doesn’t just help those who use assistive technology, but also makes documents more usable for everyone.

Resources for making accessible Google Documents

• Watch the Accessibility Ambassadors workshop about creating accessible Google Documents. The following core skills are highlighted:
• Using headings
• Reducing and simplifying tables in word documents
• Ensuring the document is high-contrast (e.g. black text on a white background)
• Download and familiarize yourself with GrackleDocs. This is an approved browser extension for checking the accessibility of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Explore the Digital Accessibility: Create Accessible Documents online training. This course is part of the digital accessibility badging program.