Preparing Accessible PowerPoint Presentations - Checklist
Have you ensured that:
 Text is at least 24 pt?
 Text is in sans-serif font (e.g. Arial or Verdana)?
 Each slide includes no more than six bullet points?
 Slides are not overcrowded with pictures?
 Slides have clear backgrounds and no overlaying of graphics with text?
 Distracting animations and transitions are used sparingly?
 Slides have a good colour contrast while avoiding black on white?
 Your colour scheme is adapted to your venue (if you are familiar with it)? It is
easier to read dark coloured text on a light coloured background in a bright venue,
and dark backgrounds with a text light in dark venues.
 Text is in bold if you are using a darker background?
Have you ensured your content:
 Uses jargon free, plain English?
 Is presented in bullet points and short statements where possible?
 Includes full stops on headings and bullet point lists so that assistive technologies
will pause at appropriate points?
 Provides text descriptions for graphics, photographs or for information conveyed
by colour?
During your Presentation
Will you:
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Monitor your pace to ensure you are not speaking too fast for your attendees?
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Immediately turn back to face your audience when you catch yourself turning your
back to look at the PowerPoint presentation?
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Ensure you repeat any questions or comments made by attendees so all can
hear?
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Allow time for attendees to look at or read visual aids before you talk about them?
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Always use a microphone where available?