Meeting the PDF Accessibility Challenge
Ease of creation and convenience have made PDFs a very prolific electronic document type across the internet. But, as with webpages, PDFs also need to meet accessibility requirements in order to serve users dependent on assistive technologies.
Throughout this page you will find tutorials and resources to help you in creating fully accessible PDFs. The goal for this page is for it to grow over time to add more tips and techniques so that you can better serve those who access your online documents.
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC is necessary for remediating PDF files. The application is available via Adobe Creative Cloud. If you need assistance in obtaining Adobe Creative Cloud, contact helpdesk@wichita.edu for assistance.
For questions related to PDF remediation, please submit a Support Request via the Support Form.
Tutorial 1: Basic PDF Remediation for Accessibility
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Practice Files
Samples of the PDFs presented in the videos are included in downloadable ZIP format. One is a nonremediated version that can be used for practice or to follow along with the video, and the other is a completed version that can be used for structure review.
Basic PDF Practice File - For use in practicing PDF remediation along with the instructional video.
Basic PDF Remediated - a finished version of the Practice File that can be used as a reference.
Tutorial Video
Tutorial 2: Basic PDF Form Remediation for Accessibility
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Practice Files for Tutorial Videos 1 and 2
Samples of the PDFs presented in the videos are included in downloadable ZIP format. One is a nonremediated version that can be used for practice or to follow along with the video, and the other is a completed version that can be used for structure review.
Basic PDF Form Practice File - For use in practicing PDF form remediation along with the instructional videos.
Basic PDF Form Remediated - a finished version of the Practice File that can be used as a reference.
Tutorial Video 1
Tutorial Video 2
Tutorial 3: Advanced PDF Form Remediation for Accessibility
We recommend watching the videos in fullscreen mode so all tools and tags are clearly visible.
Practice Files for Tutorial Videos 1 through 3
Samples of the PDFs presented in the videos are included in downloadable ZIP format. One is a nonremediated version that can be used for practice or to follow along with the video, and the other is a completed version that can be used for structure review.
Advanced PDF Form Practice File - For use in practicing PDF form remediation along with the instructional videos.
Advanced PDF Form Remediated - a finished version of the Practice File that can be used as a reference.
The Website team would like to wish the Human Resources team a huge "Thank You" for allowing us to use this file for the tutorial.
Tutorial Video 1
Tutorial Video 2
Tutorial Video 3
Resource Documents
ARC 2020 and Accessibility Summer Camp 2020 Presentation PDFs
ARC 2020 Presentation - Presentation created for WSU Faculty and Staff
Accessibility Summer Camp 2020 Presentation - More general presentation, with WSU-only material removed
Tagging Annotations - How to tag annotations that Autotagging misses.