Full course description
Location: Online Only, Self-Paced
Technical Level: Intermediate (knowledge of HTML recommended)
Duration: 45 minutes (estimate)
IAAP CAECs: .75 (This class counts toward renewal of IAAP Certification)
Presented By: DeQue University
Description:
This course is designed to teach techniques for creating accessible PDFs (Portable Document Format) that are usable by all, including those using assistive technologies. PDF is a file format developed by Adobe in the 1990s to maintain visual formatting across platforms, but accessibility features must be deliberately added — they don’t happen by accident.
This course breaks down the process of PDF remediation, demystifying its reputation for being difficult and frustrating. While it can be time-consuming, accessible PDF creation is straightforward when approached systematically. With practice, these steps will become second nature