Build a Culture of Accessibility: Foundational Training for Title II Compliance

Microassist offers a wide range of off-the-shelf and customized accessibility training programs to meet the needs of public-sector organizations. Whether you are launching a new accessibility initiative, responding to a compliance review, or expanding staff skills, our training helps translate policy into practice.

These two virtual sessions provide an effective starting point. They are designed to introduce accessibility concepts and give staff practical skills they can apply immediately. Together, they help agencies begin building a shared understanding of accessibility and embedding it into everyday work.

Accelerate compliance, reduce complaints, and improve accessibility results.

Designed for the Enterprise

This training is most effective when delivered across departments and functions. While document and content creators are the primary audience, a broad rollout supports culture change and long-term compliance.

Ideal participants include:

• Content creators, document authors, and communications staff
• Training, HR, and program support teams
• IT support and compliance roles
• Managers and supervisors responsible for digital content quality

Flexible and Scalable

• Delivered live by experienced accessibility instructors
• Includes Q&A and downloadable handouts
• Optional customization to reflect your policies, tools, or templates

Why Agencies Choose Microassist

• Over two decades supporting public-sector accessibility initiatives
• Trusted DIR training partner (on DIR Contract)
• Courses designed specifically for government workflows and challenges
• Focus on real-world implementation of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 standards

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Virtual Training

Introduction to Section 508 & Digital Accessibility

Course Length: Up to 1.5 hours
Delivery Format: Virtual instructor-led session
Objective: Increase awareness and understanding of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 508) and compliance requirements.

Outline:

The Foundation

• Laws and regulations
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Understanding the User

• Categories of disabilities
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Mobility
  • Cognition
• Assistive technology

Core Concepts & Benefits

• Universal design
• Benefits of Section 508 compliance

Conclusion

• Wrap up
• Questions

Relevant Handouts:

• Accessible PowerPoint version of this training

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Putting Accessibility into Practice: Remediating Documents and Media

Course Length: Up to 2.5 hours
Delivery Format: Virtual instructor-led session
Objective: Provide methods and tools to ensure Section 508 compliance in common document and media formats.

Outline:

Identifying Common Issues

• Alt text
• Use of color
• Order
• Structure
• Color contrast
• Hyperlinks

Achieving Section 508 Compliance: Correcting Issues

• In Microsoft Word
• In PDF documents
• In Microsoft PowerPoint
• For Videos

Resources for Success

• Review of available resources and checklists

Conclusion

• Wrap up
• Questions

Relevant Handouts:

• Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility Checklist
• Microsoft Word Accessibility Checklist
• PDF Accessibility Checklist
• Remediation Resources
• Top Accessibility Errors that Automated Tools Miss

Additional Classes

• Creating Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
• Creating Accessible Word Documents
• Creating Compliant Content in Practice
• Digital Accessibility for Developers and Designers: Building an Accessible Slot Machine
• Introduction to Accessibility (On Demand)
• PDF Accessibility Fundamentals (On Demand)
• Testing & Remediation Strategies for PDF Accessibility: Advanced Edition
• Testing & Remediation Strategies for PDF Accessibility: Intermediate Edition
• Testing & Remediation Strategies for PDF Accessibility: The Basics
• Understanding the VPAT Analysis and Determination Process

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Get Started

Contact our accessibility team to help you scope the right training plan for your agency and provide everything you need to implement it.