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Word File Accessibility

Inaccessible documents can hinder compliance and restrict access for individuals with disabilities. Our expertise lies in auditing and enhancing digital accessibility, particularly for Word documents. Through automation and user-centric testing, we ensure your documents are inclusive, promoting equal access and usability for everyone.

Testing & Remediation

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Structure and Navigation

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Alternative Text for Images

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Hyperlinks

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Table Accessibility

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Color Contrast

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Alternative Content

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Font and Styling

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Lists and Bullets

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Language and Readability

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Document Metadata

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Headers and Footers

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Screen Reader Testing

Standards

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2

Primarily for web content, WCAG guidelines can also apply to Word documents

ADA & Section 508

U.S. federal law requires federal agencies to ensure electronic and IT accessibility for people with disabilities.

Canadian Standard on Web Accessibility

The 2011 Standard on Web Accessibility requires Government of Canada web content to conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Microsoft Accessibility Standards

Microsoft provides its own guidelines and resources for creating accessible documents, including Word documents.

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