Accessibility Tools Overview
The box below provides a robust list of accessibility tools. Explore the tabs to learn how to create accessible resources.
Accessibility Tools
- Adobe- Make Accessible PDFsThe Make Accessible action walks you through the steps required to make a PDF accessible. It prompts to address accessibility issues, such as a missing document description or title. It looks for common elements that need further action, such as scanned text, form fields, tables, and images.
- Microsoft Accessibility CheckerTo help ensure that your Office files are accessible, use the Accessibility Checker, a free tool available in Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, and PowerPoint on Windows, Office Online, or Mac, and Visio on Windows.
- STAMP: Subtitle Add-in for PowerPointThe Subtitling Add-In for Microsoft PowerPoint (STAMP) helps Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, 2013 and 2010 users add closed captions to the video and audio files included in their presentations, which boosts their impact for those with hearing disabilities.
- Text Help Read&WriteText Help Read&Write lets everyone read, write and express themselves more confidently and independently. The easy-to-use toolbar makes documents, files and web pages more accessible. Available in MohawkAPPS.
- Amara Closed CaptioningAmara's award-winning technology enables you to caption and subtitle any video for free.
- YouTube: Creating Subtitle and Closed CaptionsCaptions are a great way to make content accessible for viewers. YouTube automatically create captions for your videos. The quality of these captions may vary and may require editing. Connect with the Centre for Teaching and Learning for more assistance.
- Snook Colour Contrast CheckThe Colour Contrast Check Tool allows to specify a foreground and a background colour and determine if they provide enough of a contrast when viewed by someone having color deficits or when viewed on a black and white screen.
- WebAim Contrast CheckerCheck the contrast of text to Level AAA requirements
- Otter for EducationOtter is a note-taking technology that offers real-time A.I.-assisted transcripts. A free account allows 600 minutes per month, upgrades are available on subscription.
- Teams: Live captions in a Teams meetingHow to use the live captioning feature in Microsoft Teams
- Accessible Office TemplatesMicrosoft Office provides access to several accessible templates that can be used with Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.