PDF/UA

PDF/UA (Portable Document format Universal Accessibility) Service

PDF/(Portable Document Format/Universal Accessibility) is a set of technical standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to ensure that PDF documents are accessible to individuals with disabilities, particularly those using assistive technologies. A PDF/UA compliant document meets specific criteria to make it accessible, including proper tagging of content, alternative text for images, logical reading order, and compatibility with assistive technologies.

"Unlocking Accessibility: Our PDF/UA Services Ensure Universal Access to Your Documents!"

  1. PDF Remediation: The service provider evaluates existing PDF documents and remediates them to comply with the PDF/UA standard. This may involve adding or correcting tags, updating alternative text, adjusting reading order, and addressing other accessibility issues.

  2. PDF Creation: The service provider creates new PDF documents with accessibility in mind from the outset. This includes properly structuring the document, adding appropriate tags, and ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies.

  3. Accessibility Testing: After remediation or creation, the service provider conducts thorough accessibility testing to verify compliance with the PDF/UA standard. This testing may involve using assistive technologies such as screen readers and conducting manual inspections to ensure accessibility.

  4. Training and Consultation: PDF/UA service providers may offer training and consultation services to help organizations understand the requirements of the PDF/UA standard and implement accessibility best practices. This may include training staff on how to create accessible PDF documents and providing guidance on accessibility policies and procedures.

  5. Compliance Certification: Some PDF/UA service providers offer certification services to verify that PDF documents meet the PDF/UA standard. Certification provides assurance to organizations and their stakeholders that their documents are accessible and compliant with industry standards.

By partnering with a PDF/UA service provider, organizations can ensure that their PDF documents are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. This not only helps organizations comply with accessibility regulations and standards but also promotes inclusivity and improves the user experience for all users.

Guaranteed compatibility:

Relevant software, hardware and digital documents can work together as effectively as possible – provided they comply with the standard.

Basis for defined machine checks:

108 machine verified success criteria defined in the so-called Matterhorn Protocol are a good basis for reliable validation of accessible PDF documents.

Best possible user experience:

PDF/UA compliant documents deliver the best possible user experience of PDFs for people with disabilities and users of mobile devices.

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