Sample Slide Deck Structure

Slide 1: Title Slide

Title: Digital Accessibility at Arizona

Subtitle: Making our digital world work for everyone

Presenter: Accessibility Program Office

Date: January 2026

Alt text for UA logo: "University of Arizona logo"

Slide 2: Why Accessibility Matters

  • 1 in 4 adults have a disability (CDC, 2023)
  • Title II deadline: April 24, 2026
  • Accessibility benefits everyone: mobile users, situational disabilities, aging populations

Speaker notes: Emphasize that accessibility is not just legal compliance—it improves usability for all users.

Slide 3: WCAG 2.2 Principles

The four principles of accessible content:

  1. Perceivable: Information must be presentable to all senses
  2. Operable: Interface must work with keyboard and assistive tech
  3. Understandable: Content and operation must be clear
  4. Robust: Content must work across platforms and tools

Slide 4: Quick Wins

  • Use built-in heading styles (don't just make text bold)
  • Add alt text to all images
  • Ensure 4.5:1 color contrast ratio
  • Use meaningful link text ("View training calendar" not "Click here")

Slide 5: Resources

  • accessibility.arizona.edu
  • accessibility@arizona.edu
  • Office Hours: Tuesdays, 2-4 PM

QR code alt text: "QR code linking to accessibility.arizona.edu"

Best practices for accessible slides

Structure

  • Use built-in slide layouts
  • Apply proper heading hierarchy
  • Set logical reading order
  • Keep one topic per slide

Visual design

  • Maintain 4.5:1 contrast ratio
  • Use 18pt+ font for body text
  • Avoid text over complex backgrounds
  • Don't rely on color alone to convey meaning

Images & media

  • Add alt text to all images
  • Caption or describe videos
  • Mark decorative images appropriately
  • Use high-contrast diagrams

Sharing

  • Run Accessibility Checker before sharing
  • Export to accessible PDF if needed
  • Provide speaker notes as alternative
  • Share slides before presentations

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