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Tools and resources

We use a variety of tools to make sure our websites and documents are accessible.

These include:

  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Silktide
  • Wave Evaluation Tool extension for Edge
  • Axe extension for Edge.

Resources

Government guidance

  • Understanding accessibility requirements for public sector bodies
  • How to make your website accessible and publish an accessibility statement.

Medway Council created guidance

  • Digital Café on accessible Microsoft documents

Creating accessible documents

  • Accessibility guide for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
  • Accessibility guide Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
  • Accessibility guide Microsoft Word documents.

Creating accessible charts

  • Adding good chart alternative text
  • Adding accessible chart titles
  • How to create accessible pie charts
  • How to create accessible bar charts
  • How to create accessible line charts
  • How to create accessible tables
  • Chart formatting guidance
  • Accessible colours in charts.

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