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From: Chagnon | PubCom
Date: Oct 25, 2016 9:57AM

We create custom, accessible templates for our clients for use by authors in Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe InDesign.

You're on the right track to create templates for your organization's staff to use. But keep in mind that even with an excellent template, they will still need some training, such as:
-- Short 1-2 hour class in how to use the templates.
-- User manual or guide for the templates.
-- How to export a PDF and check it for basic PDF/UA or WCAG compliance.

Based on our work with large organizations and government agencies, you'll have better success if you ensure that people have all the tools and assistance they need to do the job right.

You'll also need to coordinate with IT the SharePoint, file server, CMS, and other technologies for sharing templates throughout an organization. Microsoft does not make that easy or seamless!

--Bevi Chagnon

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