MS Word Accessibility Guidelines
When authoring documents in MS Word 2007, there are a number of simple techniques that can help maximize the accessibility and usability of these documents, including the following:
Adding Alternative Textual Description for Non-Textual Objects
People with a visual impairment need an alternative way of accessing the information conveyed by images and other non-textual objects (e.g., charts). Learn more about adding text Description for graphic objects in MS Word
Use Styles to Add Structure
Proper use of built-in Word styles, such as heading levels, helps ensure that the document is properly structured. This makes the document easier to navigate by people with a visual impairment using assistive technology devices. Learn more about using styles in MS Word