Accessibility and Tagging

Accessibility and Tagging:

See also:

Adobe Accessibility: Read PDF Content - Official information about the accessibility feature built into Adobe Reader and the PDF format.
AlastairC: The Four Levels of PDF Accessibility - Weblog entry describing different degrees of accessibility, how to achieve them, and the implications for content producers.
Guide to Creating Accessible PDF Files for Use on the Web - Guidelines and checklists from University of Essex.
Guide to the Essentials of Creating Accessible PDFs with Microsoft Word and Acrobat Professional 8 - Detailed 'how to' document from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). PDF
JAWS Access of PDF: A Users Guide - Guidance and technical advice for screen reader users from the RNIB.
Planet PDF: Accessible PDF - A collection of articles covering accessibility and related issues in PDF files.
WebAIM: PDF Accessibility - In depth article considering both the creation and reading side. Includes discussion of using HTML as an alternative, understanding PDF tags, and dealing with existing untagged files.

RNIB Web Access Centre Blog: Why PDFs suck! - Outlines problems encountered in creating accessible PDFs, and suggests some alternatives. (June 30, 2008)

RNIB Media Briefing on Accessible PDFs - Personal notes and recollections by isolani, from a briefing by the Royal National Institute for the Blind. (October 25, 2005)
A List Apart: Facts and Opinions About PDF Accessibility - Article by Joe Clark, examining various aspects of the PDF format and how it impacts on those with disabilities. (August 22, 2005)
Web Usability: PDF and Accessibility - Overview article, including discussion of how to create accessible PDFs, and possible alternative formats. (August, 2004)