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Fundamentals for Accessible Documents according to BFSG, WCAG & BITV
On June 28, 2025, the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) came into effect. It requires many companies to provide digital content such as documents, websites, and apps in an accessible format. The law is based on the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and aims to ensure equal access to digital services for everyone—especially people with disabilities.
In this introductory seminar, you will learn how accessible documents are created and which legal, technical, and design requirements must be considered. The focus is on creating accessible documents with Microsoft Word—as the foundation for accessible PDFs and other digital formats.
Our experienced trainers will show you:
- Which legal requirements apply to accessible documents
- How to structure Word documents for accessibility
- How to correctly format and prepare content
- How to optimally prepare documents for further processing
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Clear introduction to accessible document creation
- Practical implementation with Microsoft Word
- Preparation for BFSG requirements
- Clear rules for structuring and formatting
- Ideal foundation for accessible PDFs
- Participation possible on-site or live online
Seminar Content
Legal Foundations
- Overview: BFSG, PDF/UA, BITV, WCAG
- Significance and impact for companies
Accessible Documents with Microsoft Word
- Useful options and settings in MS Word
- Choosing suitable fonts
- Formatting text for accessibility
Structure & Styles
- Adjusting and creating new styles
- Using headings effectively
- Automatic numbering of headings
- Creating an automatic table of contents
Lists, Tables & Language
- Creating accessible lists
- Correctly setting up tables
- Defining language settings
Images & Alternative Texts
- Inserting images appropriately
- Adding alternative text for image elements
Follow-up Course
Deepen your knowledge in the seminar:
“Accessible PDFs with Acrobat Pro, Tungsten (formerly Kofax), Editor Advanced, and Foxit Editor Pro”
Target Audience
This seminar is aimed at:
- Staff from editorial, communications, and marketing
- Professionals from administration, organizations, and IT
- People who create documents for web, PDF, or print
- Anyone who wants to prepare early for BFSG requirements
Prerequisites
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word
Course Objectives
Participants will learn the fundamentals of creating accessible documents.
After the seminar, you will be able to prepare documents and templates so they can be optimally processed and published as accessible PDF documents.
Follow-up Course
Deepen your knowledge in the seminar:
“Accessible PDFs with Acrobat Pro, Tungsten (formerly Kofax), Editor Advanced, and Foxit Editor Pro”
