Creating Accessible PDF Files

PDF has become a commonplace format for the distribution and exchange of electronic documents. As with other file formats, PDFs need to meet the accessibility requirements that make it possible for people with disabilities to access electronic information.

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Acrobat and Accessibility - Adobe

The definitive source from Adobe, this site lists many articles, tutorials, FAQ, tools, and techniques for making content created with Adobe Acrobat more accessible.

How to Create Accessible Adobe PDF Files Booklet - Adobe

This Adobe PDF booklet is a step-by-step guide that covers the basics for creating and optimizing PDF files so that they can be made accessible to users with disabilities such as blindness or low vision.

Making PDF Documents Accessible - Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, Georgia Tech University

Self-paced tutorial covering the Portable Document Format and the various ways it can be made more accessible.

Accessibility and PDF Documents - Web Accessibility Center, Ohio State University

Extensive list of articles, tools, and techniques for making PDF documents more accessible.