Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for ensuring that all files submitted to Digital Commons are compliant with Cal Poly's Accessibility Policy and CSU mandated American Disabilities Act (ADA) policies: CSU Executive Order 1111, Section 508. Accessibility is central to Cal Poly's goal to create inclusive learning spaces for everyone.
Please use the below resources to create accessible documents and verify compliance.
WebAIM: Microsoft Word: Creating Accessible Documents
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Accessibility Checker
Adobe: Create and verify PDF accessibility (Acrobat Pro)
Adobe Pro DC Accessibility Checker
AED COP: Accessible Electronic Documents - Concise video tutorials for creating accessible Microsoft Word documents
Center for Teaching, Learning, & Technology (CTLT) Accessibility Resources