This example demonstrates accessible presentation design with proper structure, contrast, and alternative text.
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:
- Perceivable: Information must be presentable to all senses
- Operable: Interface must work with keyboard and assistive tech
- Understandable: Content and operation must be clear
- 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