The tool reviews headings, image descriptions, table structures, reading order, and other accessibility elements.
Digital accessibility begins with awareness and action across the UMB community. New federal regulations that take effect in April 2027 require public universities, including UMB, to ensure that their websites, course content, digital documents, and online tools are accessible to the public and students with disabilities to access our programs, services, and activities. We will be sharing information and tips in “The Elm Weekly.”
Microsoft Word’s Accessibility Checker can help identify common barriers in documents before they are shared. The tool reviews headings, image descriptions, table structures, reading order, and other accessibility elements.
Running the checker before distributing documents can improve usability for screen reader users and help support compliance efforts. Addressing accessibility issues early also reduces the need for future remediation.
Run the Accessibility Checker before sending or posting Word documents.