Live Online Workshop

Accessible
documents,
finally.

Learn to create fully accessible Word documents in 90 minutes — practical, no jargon, and immediately applicable to your work.

Reserve your seat → From $49 · 90 minutes · Thursday April 2 · 10:30 AM EDT
90 Minutes
$49 Per seat
Apr 2 Thursday
10:30 AM EDT · Live on Zoom

You know your documents should be accessible. You're just not sure where to start.

Compliance pressure is real

Accessibility legislation is active and enforced. Inaccessible documents are one of the most common — and most avoidable — compliance risks.

The checker flags things you don't understand

Word's built-in accessibility checker throws errors that aren't always clear. You fix one thing and three more appear.

The guides are overwhelming

Official documentation is dense, technical, and not written for people who just need to get their report out the door.

You don't have time for a course

Most training is hours long. You need something focused, practical, and immediately useful — not another certification to chase.

What's covered

90 minutes.
Six topics. Zero fluff.

Every minute is practical. You'll leave with a process you can repeat on any document.

01
Why this matters

Accessibility legislation, audit risk, and who's responsible in your organization.

10 min
02
Document structure

Heading styles, reading order, fonts, and colour contrast done right.

20 min
03
Images and tables

Alt text, table headers, and why layout tables break everything.

15 min
04
Links and language

Descriptive link text, document language settings, and the small things that make a big difference.

10 min
05
Accessibility Checker + PDF export

Running the checker, fixing common errors, and exporting a PDF that actually passes.

15 min
06
Practice document walkthrough

Work through a broken document together and fix it in real time.

20 min

One price. No surprises.

$49

Per seat · Thursday April 2 · 10:30 AM–12:00 PM EDT

  • 90-minute live session
  • Practice document (broken + clean versions)
  • Accessibility checklist to keep
  • Recording access for 30 days
Reserve a seat

Want 1:1 support? Add a private 1-hour coaching session for $149 — bring your own documents and we'll work through them together. Get in touch to add it.

20+ years of UX and document design experience.

I'm a UX and service design leader who has spent two decades helping organizations — from financial institutions to government agencies — communicate more clearly and accessibly.

I've seen first-hand how inaccessible documents create real barriers, and how a small amount of the right knowledge fixes most problems immediately.

20+ years UX and service design leadership
Enterprise document and platform expertise
Government of Canada client experience
Founder, SHORT UX Co.

"A small amount of the right knowledge fixes most accessibility problems immediately."

Ryan Short · SHORT UX Co.

Common questions.

When is the next session?
The next session is Thursday, April 2 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT on Zoom. You'll receive the Zoom link by email after registration.
What version of Word do I need?
Microsoft Word 2016 or later, or Microsoft 365. The session is taught using Microsoft 365, but most content applies to recent versions.
Is this recorded?
Yes. All registrants receive recording access for 30 days after the session.
Can I expense this?
Yes. A receipt will be issued automatically at registration. At $49 it's within the expensable range for most organizations without requiring approval.
What's included in the VIP 1:1 coaching?
A private 60-minute Zoom session scheduled at your convenience after the cohort. Bring your own documents and we'll work through them together. Email ryan@shortux.com to add it to your registration.
Is this only for government employees?
Not at all. Anyone who creates Word documents professionally will benefit — comms teams, policy writers, admins, nonprofit staff, and more.