When it comes to accessibility, PDF files are capable of far more than simple Section 508 compliance. Almost any conceivable accessibility enhancement is possible.
From enhanced navigation to the extraction of content, optimization for reflow and support for embedded audio and multimedia files, PDF files and the free Adobe Reader are a superb deployment platform for document content.
Do Better than Section 508
Section 508 ignores key document features which can severely restrict the actual usability of otherwise compliant content. As a result, it's possible for a PDF file to comply with Section 508, but still be functionally inaccessible.
Section 508 is silent on:
- Ensuring content is tagged in correct order(!)
- Section headings, which are essential to effective navigation of longer documents
- Bulleted and numbered lists, which don't read at all the same way as paragraphs
- The handling of footnotes and endnotes
- and more.
Get the facts about Section 508 and PDF files.
Appligent Document Solutions' PDF Accessibility Services go beyond basic Section 508 requirements to deliver truly usable and maximally accessible PDF content.
Contact us today to learn more about our accessibility services for PDF content, or simply email us a sample document to receive a quotation.
