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PDF techniques for accessibility: a new model

5 years ago the PDF Accessibility LWG began a project to develop a set of accessibility techniques for PDF files. This project is now beginning to come to fruition.

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Bridging PDF and Web Accessibility

This update from the PDF/UA Processor LWG includes an example of its work mapping PDF’s structure types to web accessibility APIs.

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axaio releases new MadeToTag version 2.8.124

axaio is excited to introduce a new version of MadeToTag, the axaio tool for the generation of PDF/UA documents from within Adobe InDesign.



PDF/UA Processor LWG in Paris

The PDF/UA Processor LWG will continue the work of developing a processor and AT specification to help drive better accessible PDF experiences for all!



A new meeting place for developers working with accessibility and PDF

The new PDF/UA Processor LWG’s mission is to establish principles and a framework, and then develop requirements for PDF/UA processors and assistive technology (AT).



axes4 Day 2022: Best practice day for PDF accessibility

Whether you are still at the very beginning of the document accessibility journey or already a Digital Accessibility Expert – together we will learn all about the news, the innovations, and best practices around PDF accessibility.

axes4 Day Barrierefreies PDF 14 September Early bird and PDF Days Europe 2022 12 & 13 September


Introducing the PDF/UA Processor LWG

The new PDF/UA Processor LWG will work to formalize common understandings on processing PDF/UA-conforming PDF files.



PDF on GAAD: because it’s the content you keep

Tagged PDF is becoming increasingly common. On #GAAD 2022, PDF/UA’s ISO Project Leader takes stock of the progress and highlights what remains.

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Accessible documents with PDF/UA – Basics

This post provides a quick overview of PDF/UA that explains what PDF/UA is, why it should be used, what is important and how to create PDF/UA documents.

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axaio’s MadeToTag for Adobe InDesign with revised table feature

axaio releases a new version 2.3.112 of its MadeToTag plugin including usability improvements to the table feature.

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