PDF accessibility

Conforming alternate versions sound like an easy way to offer accessibility, but the conforming part is harder than it seems.

Learn about the new minimum technical web accessibility standards and how to get into compliance with new DOJ regulations for ADA Title II.

Accessibility is similar to security, SEO, and other such areas that require some routine maintenance and vigilance. In other words, your level of accessibility can decay without some discipline to maintain it at the required level.

PDFs are commonly used for sharing information and documents, but they have limitations and drawbacks that make them less than ideal for use on the web, especially when compared to good old HTML.

Take a look at your town’s website. I was checking out my local township website to get some election related information last week. And it’s kind of awful. For everyone. But especially for users with disabilities.