Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
November 18th, 2026 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours
Description
Learn how to create inclusive and accessible documents using Microsoft Word. This hands-on workshop covers essential tools and best practices for making content readable and navigable for everyone. Topics include using styles, adding alt text to images, and using Microsoft's Accessibility Assistant. Participants are encouraged to bring at least one document they'd like to make accessible.
Dates and Times
Start: 11/18/2026 12:00 PM
End: 11/18/2026 1:00 PM
Objectives
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Locate and use the Accessibility Checker tool in Microsoft Word.
- Set appropriate heading styles to create a logical document structure.
- Develop properly formatted lists using built-in tools.
- Create new and edit AI-generated alternative text (alt text) for images to describe their content and function.
- Format accessible tables that have header rows and avoid merged or split cells.
- Check that text is readable by using sufficient color contrast.
Speakers
Accreditation
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Need help with this Grand Round Session?
Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:
Maria Athanasopoulou
Email: maria.athanasopoulou@stonybrook.edu