Accessible Documents
The following are links to resources and information for making your documents more accessible.
- Creating an Accessible Word Document provides tips and guidance for formatting, designing, and saving an accessible document and PDF.
- NRTC Guide for Creating Accessible PDFs provides tips for creating a PDF document with Adobe Acrobat Pro that meets accessibility standards.
Updated 5/26/2026
Accessibility Resources for Communications Professionals
Creating accessible content helps ensure everyone, including people with blindness or low vision and those who use assistive technology, can access and engage with your information. These companion resources were developed for communications professionals who create emails, websites, social media content, documents, graphics, videos, and other digital communications.
Accessibility Basics for Communications Professionals is a practical guide that introduces core accessibility concepts in clear, non-technical language. It covers topics such as accessible formatting, plain language, headings, links, color contrast, alt text, captions, audio description, and accessibility practices for common communication channels and tools, including email platforms, social media, Adobe products, Canva, and PowerPoint.
Accessibility Checklist for Communications Professionals is a quick reference tool designed to support accessibility reviews before publication. The checklist helps users verify accessibility considerations related to content, design, headings, links, images, email newsletters, social media, videos, audio, and final quality checks.
Together, these resources provide both the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to make accessibility a routine part of creating clear, inclusive, and effective communications.
Updated 8/5/2026
QR Code Accessibility Guide
The following document provides steps for accessing a QR code for iPhone and Android.
- Tips for Accessing QR Codes with VoiceOver and TalkBack
- Tips for Accessing QR Codes with VoiceOver and TalkBack- Spanish
Updated 10/19/2022
Accessibility Recommendations for Online Surveys
The following document provides recommendations on improving the accessibility of online surveys for users with blindness or low vision.
Updated 6/29/2026