Technology Resources

How to Make an Accessible Document in Microsoft Word

The Accessible Electronic Document Community of Practice (AED CoP) created this 14 part series of videos to explain and demonstrate the minimum steps needed to ensure your Microsoft Word document is Section 508 conformant.

How to Test and Remediate PDFs for Accessibility Using Adobe Acrobat DC

The Accessible Electronic Document Community of Practice (AED CoP) created this 5 part series of videos to explain and demonstrate the minimum steps needed to ensure your PDF is Section 508 conformant.

How to Author and Test Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations for Accessibility

This 14 part series will explain and demonstrate the minimum steps needed to ensure your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation is Section 508 conformant.

Video Series by Section508.gov

Claim Host Control Using a Host Key

To use the Zoom host key, you'll need to enter it in the Zoom meeting's participants list. This allows you to claim host privileges,
even if you join before the scheduled host. Here's how to do it:

1. Join the meeting using the meeting link in PaTTAN Learn (formerly Events).
2. Open the Participants list: In the meeting toolbar, click on the "Participants" icon.
   
3. Claim host: At the bottom of the participants list, click "Claim Host".
4. Enter the host key: You'll be prompted to enter the 6-digit host key.
5. Claim host privileges: Once you enter the key, click "Claim" to take on host controls.  Remember to enable a waiting and adjust all necessary security options.