Quick Tips and Tricks for 508 Document Remediation

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508 Document Remediation

• Quick Tips and Tricks for 508 Document Remediation

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Introduction

• In the dawn of the digital era, traditional file
  cabinets and paper documents have been replaced
  by digital files such as PDFs, Word Docs, PPTs,
  etc. Created by Adobe Acrobat, a Portable
  Document Format (PDF) is the most commonly used
  document type to share, sign, and send files
  around the world as it is compatible with almost
  all software. You can share PDF documents without
  losing any information.
• However, these PDFs have certain limitations in
  terms of accessibility, which might create issues
  for everyone to use them or view the contents.
  For instance, people relying on assistive
  technologies find it difficult to access PDFs,
  which only creates a digital void. Hence, section
  508 compliance ensures that the digital gap
  doesnt widen and people with disabilities get
  equal access to Information and Computer
  Technology. This includes your documents,
  services, websites, and everything that is
  procured digitally.

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Features of Accessible PDFs
The next question that pops up is what
differentiates a PDF from an accessible PDF The
answer is an accessible PDF is one that is
compatible with assistive technologies. It has
multiple features which make it easier to be
accessed for persons with disabilities including
cognitively or visually impaired people. Note
that not every tagged PDF becomes an accessible
PDF, where tagging is just one aspect of the
entire PDF remediation process. A file or a
document can be considered accessible only if it
meets a certain set of accessibility guidelines.
In a nutshell, an accessible PDF looks similar to
a regular PDF but with a few add-ons and
enhancements.
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Heres a list of features to ensure the
accessibility of the document

1. Subtitles and Closed-Captioning
2. Alternative Text for Images
3. Keyboard Navigation
4. Screen Reader
5. Zoom-in
6. Color
7. Time-outs
8. Forms

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Significance of PDF Accessibility

• Accessibility is a critical component in ensuring
  inclusivity in your business, irrespective of the
  industry vertical you deal in. People from all
  walks of life can read and understand your
  content, regardless of any disabilities they may
  have. For instance, individuals with visual
  impairments or cognitive disabilities can use
  screen readers, braille displays, and other
  assistive tools to view the contents and get the
  information.
• Obligatory Compliance
• Enhanced User Experience
• Improved SEO

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Document Remediation Tricks

• Document remediation is the method of making
  digital documents such as PDF, Word Files,
  PowerPoint presentations, etc., accessible to
  individuals with disabilities. The process
  involves improving the readability as well as the
  navigability of a digital document to make it
  AT-friendly. Hence, people with auditory, visual,
  or physical disabilities can equally access the
  content. Listed below are 5 quick tips for
  document redressal
• Use Easy-to-Understand Language
• Ensure Proper Layout and Formatting
• Add Alt-text to Non-text Elements
• Use Descriptive Link Text

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Conclusion
Other than mandatory legal compliance, ensuring
accessibility helps businesses to increase market
reach and carve a unique niche for themselves.
After all, customers and businesses today look
for products that are all-inclusive. Avail of 508
compliance services and take a step closer to
ensuring digital accessibility.
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