Accessibility for Authors/Creators
Guidance about making your content accessible
Creating accessible content ensures that everyone, including those with disabilities can access your content in an equitable way. Everyone can benefit from accessible features at different times, such as using captions in noisy environments.
This resource provides straightforward, simple guidance for authors, designers and creators of content. You can find specific information about different types of content such as documents and videos in our Guides section, and other useful tools and further information can be accessed in the Links section.
There are more in-depth training sessions available for Word, PowerPoint & PDFs:
- MS Word Accessibility Training Session Video
- MS PowerPoint Accessibility Training Session Video
- PDF Accessibility Training Webinar Video
Related resources | Accessibility for Users | MS Word | Adobe Acrobat DC | Assistive Technology
Last updated on 28 April 2026
Guides
Accessibility in Video
- Accessibility of Video for Staff
- Video Captioning FAQ
- Guidance for in-house video captioning
- Panopto captioning in languages other than English
Accessibility in Teaching and Learning
Accessibility in Documentation
- Making Scans Accessible
- Writing Accessible Documents
- Creating Accessible Presentations
- SCULPT guidelines for creating accessible documents
Accessibility in MyAberdeen
- Creating Accessible eLearning Content
- Accessible Material Written In LaTeX
- Accessibility of Reading Materials
Accessibility in Online Editing
Information
This resource was provided by Assistive Technology and Centre for Academic Development and Media Services.
The Assistive Technology Team supports students and staff with a disability, learning difference, mental health or other medical condition through the use of technology and associated strategies.
The Centre for Academic Development supports staff and students across the University in teaching, learning, research and professional development. The Centre also provides a range of eLearning services, actively supporting members of staff with course delivery and learning activities.
Media Services are the central media and audio-visual technology support service to the university. Our facilities and services are provided to directly support both students and staff in a wide range of aspects and activities.
Links
General Accessibility
Accessibility in Documentation
Accessibility in Video
- Creating Automatic Captions in Panopto
- Adding Audio Description in Panopto
- Video captioning and accessibility regulations