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Creating Accessible PDFs Using Adobe Acrobat Pro

What You'll Learn in Creating Accessible PDFs Using Adobe Acrobat Pro

Course Length:

6 hours (1 day)

Learning Objectives

  • Understand legislation, guidelines and standards for PDFs
  • Learn about manual checks for accessibility
  • Use the Acrobat accessibility checker to check and fix basic accessibility issues
  • Work with the structure of PDF tags to make the PDFs more accessible

Target Student

This course is designed for students who have a working knowledge of Office products and a basic understanding of accessibility. Some knowledge of working with PDFs is useful.

Course Outline

With new regulations for federal, provincial, state and municipal governments requiring that ‘public’ documentation must be made accessible, there is a need to make sure that PDF documents are also accessible. During this course students will learn about accessibility requirements and standards that apply to PDF documents and be able to make adjustment to PDF documents to make them as accessible as possible.


Section 1: Introduction to Accessibility

What Does Accessibility Mean?

Current Accessibility Laws and Legislation

What Are Screen Readers?


Section 2: Accessibility Checks

Clear Print Guidelines Test

High Contrast and Magnification Test

Screen Reader Test

Validating PDF/UA Compliance


Section 3: Accessibility Guidelines and Standards for PDFs

WCAG – (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

PDF/UA – PDF Universal Accessibility

Common PDF Accessibility Issues


Section 4: Building Accessible PDFs

Acrobat Viewing and Setup Options

Convert Word Documents to PDF

Viewing the Tag Structure in a Tagged PDF

Adding Tags to an Untagged Document

Running an Accessibility Check and Creating an Accessibility Report

Reviewing and Correcting Issues

Using the Make Accessible Action Wizard

Making Scanned Documents Accessible


Section 5: Modifying the Tag Structure to Improve Accessibility

Correcting Reading Order

Restructuring Lists

Enhancing Tables

Accessible Forms in PDF

Set Language for a Portion of the Document

Save As Accessible Text for a Braille Printer


Section 6: Accessibility Remediation in Word

Adding a Title and Metadata

Adding Alternate Text for Images and Charts

Fixing Table Structure

Accessibility Checker in Word


Section 7: Additional Resources and Links

Creating Accessible PDFs Using Adobe Acrobat Pro

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with a live instructor
Dates Price Qty
January 8, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$695.00 Online
May 12, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$695.00 Online
September 26, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$695.00 Online
* Applicable taxes will be applied on checkout

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All of our courses include:

PDF Reference Guide

Want a summary of what you’ve learned? Save paper and use your PDF Reference Guide, accessible on any of your devices.


Certificate of Completion

Boost your credentials with a Certificate of Completion, confirming the skills you’ve acquired with us.


24/7 After-Training Support

Receive a 30-day after-training support voucher, offering assistance as you apply your new skills on the job. Need help with a specific step? We’re here to provide extra support and clarity even after you’ve left the class!


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Printed Reference Guide

While we love technology, we understand that there is something about having a paper copy. Add a printed reference guide to your training, which we will have shipped to your location.


Extended After-Training Support

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Can I customize my course?
OF COURSE!

Customized to meet your unique needs

We can customize your training to fit your exact needs, whether it's making small adjustments or creating entirely new courses. From setting specific objectives and including your own files to addressing unique challenges, we're here to help. We can even tailor the training to align more closely with how you work and to fit perfectly into your schedule. Our goal is to provide training that's as unique as your goals.


Use your own files instead of our exercise files

You can opt to use your working files in your private training sessions (instead of our standard exercise files). This allows you to see how the lessons apply directly to your day-to-day role and get work done while you train—a true win-win!


Access to your recorded session for 60 days

You can request your private session be recorded. You can have access for 60 days to revisit what you’ve learned.