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Accessible Documents
AODA-Compliant Design

Annual Reports, Books, Brochures, Print-Ready PDFs – George Brown College

At George Brown College, I regularly design accessible documents to meet AODA and WCAG 2.1 standards. These include annual reports, program brochures, convocation books, and internal campaign materials.

Partner with George Brown College

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how I used paragraph styles and structure tags to ensure screen readers interpret content properly. Working with existing brand templates, I adapted them to meet AODA guidelines without sacrificing visual hierarchy or design flow.

Adding custom alt text to every image was an important part of the process. This example shows a detailed description written for screen readers — helping visually impaired users fully understand the content and context.

Once everything was tagged and tested, I used Adobe Acrobat Pro to run a full accessibility check. The final document passed all key areas — including logical reading order, alt text, and contrast.

Chef School Apprenticeship

I designed this trifold brochure to communicate key program info in a clear, engaging way. Beyond visuals, my job was to make sure it read well for all users — which meant structuring the reading order, tagging the document properly, and ensuring contrast levels met AODA requirements.

Academic Division Highlights Book

One of several annual reports I’ve helped design and remediate. These large-format PDFs require thoughtful typography, consistent tagging, and accessible layout structure — especially in elements like the Table of Contents, which must be fully navigable via assistive tech.

Note: Due to confidentiality, only a brief selection of accessibility projects is shown.

Designing for accessibility isn’t just about compliance—it’s about inclusion. Whether it’s a brochure, a digital report, or a program guide, making content accessible ensures that everyone, regardless of ability, can engage with and benefit from the information. I believe thoughtful, inclusive design leads to better communication, stronger communities, and a more equitable future.

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