Online training about PDFs can be found our Training page.

• HHS
  • Redaction Processes for Word and PDF Documents [PDF document]
  • PDF Accessibility Process [PDF document]
• Adobe:
  • Create and verify PDF accessibility | Acrobat Pro
  • InDesign - Creating Accessible PDFs
• WebAIM: PDF Accessibility

PDF Remediation: Complex Tables with Spanning Headers

This tutorial focuses on remediating complex tables with spanning headers in PDFs. The tutorial is available below as a single document and as part of a ZIP file with before-and-after example files that can be used for practicing the skills.

• Complex Tables with Spanning Headers tutorial [PDF]
• Complex Tables with Spanning Headers tutorial with example files [ZIP]

• Office Accessibility Center
• Creating Accessible Microsoft Office 2013-2016 Documents Video, audio, and text tutorials from the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

Online training about Microsoft Word can be found our Training page.

HHS Reports Tab for Microsoft Word

The HHS Reports Tab optimizes Microsoft Word so that the tools for creating reports are easier to find. These tools can also help you create accessible reports.

• HHS Reports Tab for Word [ZIP archive]

Other Resources for Word

• HHS:
  • Redaction Processes for Word and PDF Documents [PDF document]
  • Word Accessibility Process [PDF document]
• WebAIM: Creating Accessible Word Documents

Online training about Microsoft PowerPoint can be found our Training page.

HHS Presentations Tab for Microsoft PowerPoint

The HHS Presentations Tab optimizes Microsoft PowerPoint so that the tools for creating presentations are easier to find. These tools can also help you create accessible presentations.

• HHS Presentations Tab for PowerPoint [ZIP archive]

Other Resources for PowerPoint

• HHS PowerPoint Accessibility Process [PDF document]
• WebAIM: PowerPoint Accessibility

Online training about Microsoft Excel can be found our Training page.

• HHS Excel Accessibility Process [PDF document]

Vispero/Freedom Scientific

Vispero is the parent company of Freedom Scientific, the developer of the JAWS screen reader and the ZoomText screen magnification software.

• Accessibility and Usability
• Common HTML Attributes Used by Screen Readers
• Vispero Standards Support
  • JAWS HTML Support Information regarding HTML elements supported by the JAWS screen reader.
  • JAWS ARIA Role Support Information regarding ARIA roles and states supported by the JAWS screen reader.

NV Access

NV Access is the developer of the NVDA screen reader.

Here are some online discussion lists that are useful for keeping up with accessibility issues and techniques.

State of Texas Lists

These lists are associated with Texas state agencies.

List Name and Link	Description
DIRTECH	Networking and expertise sharing among Information Technology (IT) professionals in Texas government.
DIRTRAIN	Training and education issues in Texas government. Geared towards those who coordinate/deliver training.
Discussion lists owned by Texas state agencies	A listing of all the public mailing lists on lists.state.tx.us.
DIR-Accessibility Working Group (formerly Public Electronic Services Online (PESO) Working Group)	Mainly oriented to accessibility issues.
Texas Assistive Technology Users	Share tips and tricks on using assistive technologies or ask questions of other assistive technology users on how to more effectively use your software.

External Lists

These lists are not associated with a Texas state agency.

List Name and Link	Description
AppleVis	A community-powered website for blind and low-vision users of Apple's range of Mac computers, the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.
Austin Accessibility and Inclusive Design Meetup	Networking group in Austin, Texas, for developers, designers, accessibility, usability, and any other high-tech professionals who wish to learn and share knowledge about accessibility and inclusive design.
The JAWS for Windows Support List	This group aims to be a source for anything and everything related to JAWS for Windows. Topics range from discussion of new and upcoming features, to compatibility with certain programs, and so on.
Knowbility Accessibility SIG	Share accessibility information with the Knowbility community.
techlunch	A lunchtime meetup, chaired by the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. Meets monthly in Austin, Texas, to discuss accessibility issues.
U.S. Government Drupalers	Federal government Drupal group.
WebAIM Forum Discussion List	Discuss web accessibility issues with a large international community of accessibility professionals.