Enhancing Accessibility Remediation for Documents
At Accessibility Partners, we streamline the accessibility remediation process for PDF documents. Our comprehensive methodology ensures that all elements within documents are identified, labeled, and optimized for accessibility compliance, adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and PDF/Universal Accessibility (PDF/UA) standards. By conducting detailed assessments and configuring document properties accurately, we maintain the structural integrity and readability of the content. Our tagging system and enhancements, such as adjusted reading order, structured bookmarks, ensure documents are fully accessible.
We handle a wide range of document types, including Word, PDF, PowerPoint, Excel, and forms, covering design, development, testing, and remediation. We also specialize in accessible multimedia, including audio and video, and accessible graphic design using tools like Adobe InDesign and CorelDRAW.
As qualified service providers, we serve the City of Toronto, Brantford, the Town of Aurora, all ministries and broader public sectors under Ontario Public Services, and up to the federal level with Canada Post. Our commitment to continuous improvement and strict quality assurance protocols ensures that every document we process meets the highest standards of accessibility. Choose us for expert, scalable, and efficient accessibility solutions.
Accessibility and Remediation
Accessibility remediation refers to the process of making digital content, such as websites, documents, or media, accessible to individuals with disabilities. For a PDF document, accessibility remediation involves modifying the document to ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the content effectively.
Adding alternative text
Accessibility and Remediation involves providing a text description for images, graphs, charts, or other visual elements within the document. This allows individuals using screen readers to understand the visual content.
Correcting reading order
PDF documents sometimes have an incorrect reading order that can confuse individuals using screen readers. Accessibility remediation involves ensuring that the reading order follows a logical flow, making it easier for screen readers to interpret the content.
Using properly structured and formatted headings
Proper heading structure and format is important for individuals with visual impairments or cognitive disabilities. Accessibility remediation involves reorganizing an improper heading structure to ensure the proper hierarchy and applying heading styles with the appropriate formatting.
Adding accessible hyperlinks
Hyperlinks within PDF documents should have descriptive text and be properly tagged to indicate that they are interactive elements. This helps individuals using assistive technology to navigate within the document.
Making forms and interactive elements work with assistive technology
PDFs often contain forms or interactive elements such as checkboxes or radio buttons. Accessibility remediation involves ensuring that these elements are properly labeled and function with assistive technology.
Providing sufficient color contrast
Color contrast is essential for individuals with low vision. Accessibility remediation includes checking and adjusting color combinations to ensure they meet the minimum contrast requirements.
Optimizing text content
Accessibility remediation may involve adjusting font styles, sizes, and spacing to ensure readability. This is particularly important for individuals with visual or cognitive impairments.