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Things to note about Creating accessible PDF

What is section 508 and why is it important to note accessible PDFs? Here are a few tips and guides from our point that provides tips about accessible PDF creation. <br><br>source: https://deftpdf.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-accessible-pdf

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Things to note about Creating accessible PDF

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  1. What you need to know about Accessible PDF

  2. Why make accessible PDF? • It is useful to a lot of people. • It gets ranked higher online because the content is easier to index • It is easier to access online for the disabled. • It helps authors reach more audiences.

  3. Things to note… Accessible PDFs have standards and should be in compliance with Section 508.

  4. 1. Any PDF file can become an accessible PDF.

  5. Just as long as the final PDF is high quality, and easy to navigate with tags, assistive technology can access the file.

  6. 2. It is possible to create a PDF that complies with Section 508 like those of HTML websites. It’s not a myth, it’s true. You can really create it on your own and it can comply.

  7. 3. Government agencies, whether local or state, follow Section 508 compliance. Read it again here: How to Create an Accessible PDF

  8. No one is exempted. Therefore, following these standards should be the rule for users as well.

  9. 4. It is easy to be compliant with Section 508 if the documents are organized and properly structured.

  10. 5. Alternate text is needed for images and graphics to be accessible

  11. 6. Tags are also required but it will not ensure that the reading order will be followed.

  12. XML-like tags add structure to PDF but structure and layout should also be set manually by the author and make it “friendly” to accessibility technology. Did you know that some screen readers need to be updated to understand tags? Though most screen readers recognize PDF, some of them can misinterpret or ignore tags.

  13. 7. Not all accessibility checkers can ensure you that it is also compliant with Section 508. To check for correct reading order, authors must check it manually.

  14. 8. Adobe Acrobat features a “Read out loud” in its reader, which mimics the text to speech from assistive technology. But it does not and cannot ensure you that it will be a good way to test compliance with Section 508.

  15. 9. Accessible PDF should embody certain characteristics for it to pass as accessible. • These characteristics are used for the purpose of compatibility between documents, devices, and assistive technology software.

  16. WHAT IS SECTION 508?

  17. In a summary, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (along with Section 255 of the communications Act) are standards that are implemented for access to information and communication technology. Section 508 Standards are included in Federal Acquisition Regulation and ensures that people with disabilities can also gain access to information. This is specially made for those with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.  This Act is not only implemented for PDF documents but also includes computers, telecommunication equipment, office machines, software, websites, kiosks, and transaction machines.

  18. Let’s review! Section 508 This are standards that are implemented for access to information and communication technology. Checkers Not all accessibility checkers work. Sometimes you have to manually do it. PDF Any PDF can become an accessible PDF just as long as you make it in high quality and easy to navigate. Graphics Alternative text is needed for images and media. Rule No one is excempted from the Section 508 rule. Everyone needs to comply with the standards. It should have certain characteristics to pass as accessible. Tags Tags are required for accessible documents but it does not ensure reading order.

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