Why Make Accessible Presentations?

Accessible presentations ensure that everyone in your audience can fully understand, engage with, and benefit from your content.

Designing with accessibility in mind isn’t just an ethical best practice, it’s also supported by laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By building accessibility into your slides, you promote effective communication, help your audience focus on what truly matters, and foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone can participate equally.

Key features of accessible presentations

• Clear visuals
  Use legible fonts, strong color contrast, and clean layouts to make slides easy to read and follow.

• Alternative text (alt text)
  Provide short, descriptive text for images, charts, or graphics so all viewers can understand the visual content.

• Logical structure
  Organize slides in a clear, consistent order. Use headings and bullet points to help your audience stay oriented and focused.

• Captions and transcripts
  Include captions or transcripts for spoken content so individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can fully engage with your presentation.