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Evaluating, Repairing and Enhancing Accessible ...

Evaluating, Repairing and Enhancing Accessible PDF's

15 minute presentation for Code4Lib2020 on accessible PDFs

Michaela Blackham

March 09, 2020
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  1. Warn users that a link is going to a PDF

    Code4lib Session Schedule(PDF)
  2. Microsoft Word • Includes necessary structure elements for accessibility •

    Automated alternative text for images • Includes an accessibility checker within the software
  3. Microsoft Word • Includes necessary structure elements for accessibility •

    Automated alternative text for images • Includes an accessibility checker within the software
  4. Accessible PDFs include: • Strong Contrast • Follows a logical

    reading order • Semantic structure • Headings • Tables • Lists • Columns • Descriptive links • Legible text size • No color reliance • Document title • Alternative text for images
  5. Setting up your workspace 1. Enable the accessibility plugin as

    a shortcut in your toolbar 2. Include a document title and assign a language