VA Briefing 127x – Understanding and creating accessible PDFs

This supplementary briefing is an introduction to the issues faced by disabled users in accessing and using PDF documents. It contains practical information about creating accessible PDFs using two common word processing packages – OpenOffice Writer and Microsoft Word. It also provides some basic information about professional packages and how to commission accessible PDFs from designers.

Download the Briefing from www.voluntaryarts.org/runningyourgroup (sign-up required)

BriefingXtras are created and printed especially for voluntary arts lead and umbrella bodies, but are available here for download for everybody. This BriefingXtra was published in June 2009. The content and resources were applicable at the time of going to press. Much of the information contained in Briefings is generic but some facts and contacts details may change and /or go out of date. You are therefore advised to double check the currency of the content in this document.