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PDF Accessibility

Making PDFs accessible can be a challenging task due to all elements within each document, but it's worth the time and effort. Accessible PDFs ensure that all users can access and interact with the content. 

Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader does not have the functionality to make a PDF accessible.

If you do not have the required software and need help making course content in a PDF format accessible, submit your files to the CELT PDF Remediation program.

Resource Guides

Select one of the self-paced resource guides below to get started.

Basic PDF Accessibility

This guide provides an introductory look at how to check and remediate PDFs to improve their accessibility.

Basic PDF Guide

Advanced PDFs: Accessibility Tags Panel

Learn how to use the Accessibility Tags panel to structure documents.

Accessibility Tags Guide

Advanced PDFs: Bookmarks

Add bookmarks to lengthy documents and improve navigation.

Bookmarks Guide

Advanced PDFs: Fillable Forms

Learn how to tag and structure a fillable form.

Forms Guide

Advanced PDFs: Reading Order

Discover all the tools available within the Reading Order panel.

Reading Order Guide

Advanced PDFs: Security Settings

Configure PDF security settings that protect content while maintaining accessibility.

Security Guide

Advanced PDFs: Tables

Present tables that are properly tagged and organized.

PDF Tables Guide

Having issues remediating course content? Schedule a CELT Accessibility Consultation to get one-on-one support.

If you have suggestions for additional guides, please reach out by emailing us at celt@stonybrook.edu.