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Developing digital documents with accessibility in mind will make sure all users can access your content, regardless of disability. This information will help you understand the basics of digital document accessibility as you develop and maintain digital content like PDFs, presentations, etc. You will also learn how check your documents accessibility compliance.


Why Document Accessibility is Important

It's the right thing to do - Accessible documents provide equal access for everyone who needs to access digital information.

It's the law - Federal and state regulations require public organizations, such as 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, to have accessible documents. Lawsuits and civil rights complaints can be filed against universities for not making sure digital content is fully accessible to all users.


Document Accessibility Concepts

Heading Structure

Document headlines, or headings, should be done in a specific order to make sure users with disabilities can navigate your document. 

Using Color

Use both color and style to convey meaning and provide plenty of contrast for readability.

Ordered and Unordered Lists

When a lot of information is presented, it is best for accessibility to arrange it in a list type format.

Describing Images Using Text

Some users will not be able to see images on your documents. It is important to include descriptive alternate text to provide context.

Descriptive Links

Use descriptive text for hyperlinks to help users understand relevant information.

Using Charts & Infographics

Charts and infographics use visuals to convey complex images to users. Since they are images, they provide serious accessibility issues to some users.

 

Accessibility Instructions for Specific Software

 

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