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InDesign Accessibility Course - Course Dates
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InDesign accessibility course topics
Part 1: Creating Accessible Documents in Adobe InDesign
Lesson 1: Introduction to Document Accessibility
- Overview of WCAG 2.x and Level AA success criteria
- Understanding accessibility laws, guidelines and compliance requirements (Section 508, ADA, WCAG)
- WCAG 2.x Level A & AA compliance
- Section 508 requirements for digital documents
- Benefits of accessible documents
Lesson 2: Setting Up InDesign Files for Accessibility
- Defining document metadata (title, author, language, subject)
- Using paragraph and character styles for tag structure
- Establishing correct reading order, text flow, and tag order
- Specifying artifacts vs. meaningful images
- Adding alt text
- Creating captions, lists, and hyperlinks
- Working with table of contents, index, cross-references, footnotes and end-notes
- Establishing PDF bookmarks with InDesign
Lesson 3: Creating Accessible Tables in InDesign
- Creating properly structured tables
- Setting header rows and column associations
- Avoiding merged cells for better screen reader compatibility
Lesson 4: Creating Accessible Forms
- Designing forms with fillable fields
- Adding labels and tooltips for clarity
- Setting the correct tab order for navigation
Lesson 5: Enhancing Navigation & Structure
- Adding bookmarks for longer documents
- Creating a logical reading order with structure tagging
Lesson 6: Exporting for Accessibility
- Best practices for exporting to PDF
- Using the correct PDF settings for accessibility
- Testing and verifying accessibility in Adobe Acrobat
Part 2: Remediating InDesign Documents for Accessibility
Lesson 7: Fixing Common PDF Accessibility Issues
- Identifying and resolving accessibility errors using Adobe Acrobat
- Reviewing and modifying document properties and metadata
- Ensuring primary language settings are correct
Lesson 8: Working with Tags and Reading Order
- Creating and modifying tags for images, backgrounds, and text
- Fixing reading order for logical content flow
- Addressing incorrect or missing tags in complex documents
Lesson 9: Addressing Color and Contrast Issues
- Ensuring sufficient color contrast for readability
- Avoiding color-only distinctions in visual content
- Adding text labels or patterns to color-coded information
Lesson 10: Enhancing Navigation and Interaction
- Confirming hyperlinks and footnotes are correctly tagged
- Setting correct tab order for forms and interactive elements
- Organizing bookmarks for accessibility
Lesson 11: Advanced Table Remediation
- Ensuring table structure follows accessibility best practices
- Handling special table issues: data splits, headers, merged cells
- Applying correct reading order to tables
Lesson 12: Forms and Interactive Elements in PDFs
- Validating form fields and required inputs
- Adding accessible labels, descriptions, and tooltips
- Ensuring compatibility with screen readers
Lesson 13: Removing Non-Accessible Content & Final Testing
- Identifying and removing invalid or hidden content
- Confirming correct heading structure and document organization
- Running accessibility checks and manual testing procedures
- Ensuring compliance with WCAG and Section 508 requirements
The course topics serve as an outline for the course. Instructors may adjust content based on the specific needs of each class, such as to answer your InDesign accessibility questions.
InDesign course instructors
Learn InDesign from expert instructors and professional designers. Our instructors authored several books on InDesign including InDesign Digital Classroom, InDesign Classroom in a Book, and Creative Cloud for Dummies. Benefit from skilled teachers with many years of using and teaching InDesign that help you learn quickly and easily.
Greg
BA, Advertising Design
Adobe Certified Instructor
Author, multiple Adobe Creative Cloud books
Jennifer
MS, Human Factors Information Design
BA, Commercial Art
UXQB Certfied
Adjunct Professor, Boston University
Grace
MS, Information Design
BA, Digital Communications
Adjunct Professor, St. Olaf
Christopher
BA, Journalism
Adobe Certified Instructor
Google Analytics Certified
Author, Creative Cloud for Dummies
Custom and private InDesign classes
This InDesign course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. InDesign classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.
An understanding of basic InDesign is necessary before starting this InDesign accessibility course.
Exceptional InDesign accessibility course materials
Our proprietary curriculum has been proven effective in teaching [category short name] to thousands. You’ll receive our extensive written reference along with lesson files for you to continue your practice following the class. This InDesign course includes a copy of our Digital Classroom book with many projects and exercises.
Repeat for free
If you need a refresher or miss a day of class, you can repeat the InDesign class at no additional cost for one year.
InDesign Accessibility Course FAQ
Do I receive a InDesign accessibility certificate?
AGI provides a certificate upon course completion, which can be shared on LinkedIn and verified digitally on the AGI website.
How many students are in a InDesign accessibility course?
AGI limits its class sizes so that you receive personalized attention. Classes are limited to no more than 10 participants.
Can I get specific InDesign accessibility questions answered in the class?
Yes, as a live class, you can ask the instructor questions about InDesign accessibility .
Does this InDesign accessibility class include job placement support?
AGI provides job support only when InDesign accessibility classes are taken as part of a longer-term certificate program, where AGI has a dedicated career counselor assigned to each certificate student.
Is this InDesign accessibility class for Mac or Windows?
You can attend this InDesign accessibility course using a Mac or Windows computer. The application itself has identical functionality for both. If attending in our classrooms, a computer will be provided using the operating system of your choice.