The PDF format is a destination file format. PDF files are typically created in some other application. Optimally document accessibility should begin in the native document format. For example, many documents are created in a word processing or desktop publishing application, and then exported as PDF documents. There many things that can be done in native document applications to support accessibility, such as adding alternative text for images; defining structural headings, lists, and data tables; providing document language; and setting document properties such as titles. Adobe desktop publishing applications such as Adobe InDesign and Framemaker support these features, as well as other word processing applications such as Microsoft Word. For information on building accessibility into documents created with Adobe products visit the Adobe Accessibility website. To gain assistance on adding accessibility into Microsoft Word documents prior to conversion to PDF format please visit the Microsoft Enable website. Making the native document accessible allows for less work when changes are made to the native document and the PDF document is regenerated.
May 17, 2018 - Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which we celebrate this year on May 17, is an annual celebration and reminder of how products, services and environments are accessible to.