Accessibility guides for documents in PDF format

  1. Use heading and paragraph tags to structure your document content, which will help visually impaired people understand the hierarchy of content.
  2. Provide alternate descriptions for images, tables, and graphs so that people with visual impairments can understand the content.
  3. Use an appropriate table structure to present data in tables so that people with visual impairments can understand the information.
  4. Use colors with high contrast between the text and the background to ensure that the text is readable by people with visual impairments.
  5. Make sure the text is clickable to allow the use of assistive technologies, such as screen readers.
  6. Use simple language and avoid using jargon or technical terms.
  7. Use a clear and logical navigation structure, with descriptive links and appropriate header tags.
  8. Use metadata to describe the document and make it easier to find.
  9. Please provide contact information for further assistance.
  10. Make sure the document complies with accessibility standards for PDF documents, such as PDF/UA (PDF/Universal Accessibility)

 

It is important to remember that it is not enough to create the document in PDF format, it must be accessible and comply with accessibility recommendations. It is also important to ensure that the software used to view the document is compatible with these technologies and to provide instructions and tutorials for their use.