PDF (Portable Document Format) plays an important role when it comes to sharing information as a digital document. As a digital society, it is vital to recognize the importance of creating accessible PDFs and documents which ensure equal access to all members of the community.
The Need for Creating Accessible PDF Documents
Accessibility considerations are important as around 20% of the world’s population use assistive technology devices such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, text-to-voice software to access content. This includes students as well as employees with disabilities.
It is the responsibility of the parent institution or organization to ensure that any information held/ shared in PDF format complies with Section 508, WCAG 2.0, PDF U/A, & ADA regulations.
What is a Tagged PDF?
PDF rmediation sets a hierarchy-based order of marking-up content, making it easy to navigate documents for those using assistive technology devices.
What are PDF tags?
Why is Tagging PDF Important?
- As per World Health organization (WHO) , currently there are more than 2 billion people living with some form of disability. Out of which, 1.3 billion people are said to be experiencing some form of blindness or visual impairment.
- Most corporate and government organizations, businesses, educational institutions, and other academic bodies use PDF to widely share information on the web. Hence, it is fundamental that this information is accessible to all.
- According to the WCAG(Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) guidelines, Section 508 , fair treatment is required for people with disabilities. It specifies that all electronic information and communication technology like websites, electronic documents, and apps must be fully accessible to all users equally.
In simple words, a tagged PDF is an accessible PDF version that removes any accessibility barriers and allows users to navigate the content – headers, body text, menus, lists, tables, images with alternative text, fillable form fields and artifacts, using a screen reader or any assistive technology.
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