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New Blog Alert! We are excited to announce our final blog post in our Foundations of Accessible Document Design series. This one is all about adding links. Learn how to create documents that are not only visually appealing but also accessible to everyone. Whether you're a learning designer, educator, or business professional, these tips and best practices will help you ensure your content is inclusive and user-friendly. https://lnkd.in/g58Yg7hS #AccessibleDesign #LearningDesign #InclusiveLearning #EdTech #DocumentDesign #AccessibilityMatters #TheLearningDesigners

Consistency is key in documentation. Developing customized style guides tailored to your brand voice and technical requirements ensures that all your documentation maintains a consistent tone, terminology, and format, enhancing professionalism and user comprehension. #StyleGuides #BrandConsistency #TechnicalWriting

The June 2024 issue of APG Quarterly is now available! Our most recent issue is pulling back the curtain on some of the scarier processes in our business: speaking proposals, certification and accreditation, graphic design, marketing, and more: • Answering the Call: Best Practices for Writing Speaking Proposals by Annette Burke Lyttle, CG • Certification Versus Accreditation: Which is Right for You? by Sara Gredler, CG, AG • How to Read a Book Like a Professional by Gena Philibert-Ortega • Coloring Outside the Lines: The Fusion of Genealogical Research and Graphic Design by Vanessa Akridge Dorminey • PDF = Professionally and Digitally Fabulous by Cyndi Ingle • Frugal Tactics: Effective Marketing Strategies on a Budget by Joy Curtiss • Have You Done a Technology Audit? by Drew Smith, MS, MA • The Write Stuff: Enhancing Your Writing as a Professional Genealogist by Amanda E. Perrine, MSLIS Members can read the issue at apgen.org via Publications > APGQ Archive. You must be logged in to view this content.

Continuing our countdown to GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) Foundation, today we are sharing our new blog post about headings in digital documents. Navigating a document without headings is like navigating a new city without any directional cues - it's disorienting, confusing, and time-consuming. In our latest blog post, we look at the crucial role of headings in creating accessible digital documents. We discuss why headings are essential, how to use them effectively, and best practices for incorporating them into your document design. 🔹 Headings provide structure and organization, facilitating easy navigation for all users. 🔹 Learn why programmatically assigned headings are essential for assistive technologies. 🔹 Understand the significance of hierarchical headings and how they improve document clarity. 🔹 Discover actionable tips for crafting clear, descriptive, and hierarchical headings. If you're struggling with document accessibility or want to learn more about creating inclusive content, reach out! We are here to help you navigate the digital landscape with confidence. Check out the new post here: https://lnkd.in/gQ9G4fEh #GAAD #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalDocuments #DocumentDesign #ScreenReaders #AssistiveTechnology #AccessibleDocuments #DigitalAccessibility #HeadingsMatter #ScreenReaderAccessibility #AccessibilityTips #AccessibilityAwareness Let's make the digital world more accessible for everyone. 💻🌐✨

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🌟 5 Tips for a Successful Service Design Award Submission 🌟 🔍 Master Your English: Ensure your project is well-translated if not originally in English. Clear communication is key! 💡 Communicate Clearly: Craft concise entries that grab attention. Make that submission report shine! 📊 Showcase Evidenced Results: Back up your claims with concrete evidence. Show the impact of your service design efforts. 💼 Analyze Impact Across All Levels: Don't overlook secondary effects like employee satisfaction and financial gains. Provide evidence to strengthen your submission. 📸 Supplement with Visuals: Enhance your submission with photographs, graphics, and service design artifacts. Connect visuals with your report text using references for better understanding. Follow these tips to boost your chances of recognition and success with the Service Design Award! 🏆 How to enter? https://lnkd.in/dEiNZvy #SDAward24 #ServiceDesignAward #ServiceDesign #DesignThinking #SDGC24

When was the last time you considered what font to use in a document? Danielle DavisRoe, with Affinity Consulting Group, gives tips on how document formatting can impact readability & branding ➡️ https://ow.ly/Ghtm50RSYzN #MOLawyers #PracticeManagement

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