Reading is fundamental for ANYONE who needs to stay informed in today’s information-rich world. Accessible documentation is truly an important step in promoting independence for individuals with disabilities. Accessible documents provide an additional means of communication, which makes possible a broader range of employment and educational opportunities. In addition, accessibility allows users with disabilities to participate in day-to-day activities that many take for granted.
Best Practices for Creating an Accessible Document include but are not limited to: Use styles to associate such as BOLD, underline, etc. with text to indicate EMPHASIS. Hyphens at the end of a line are not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Format your document so that all text (except for the title) is left justified when possible. Format your document using a block style with no indenting other than for bulleted or numbered items. Make headings different than the body text. Ensure contrast is sufficient. Remember that electronic readers read to the visually impaired person EXACTLY what is on the page including punctuation, spacing and headings.
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