Introduction to accessible PDFs

two older women sitting at desk using computersCreating documents such as PDFs with digital accessibility in mind will help you ensure that your content can be read and understood by as wide an audience as possible. So make sure you're getting it right, with guidance from the experts.

On Wednesday 5 February 2025, AbilityNet's Principal Accessibility Consultant, James Baverstock, hosted a free lunchtime learning session on the basics about how to make PDFs accessible:

  • Understand what makes an accessible PDF
  • Learn how to check a PDF for accessibility
  • Find out how to edit the tags in a PDF

Watch the webinar recording below, download the slides and the transcript

Enhance your PDF skills further
- eLearning for your whole organisation: Creating accessible content in Office 365
- Online course for individuals: Upcoming PDF Accessibility training course: Thursday 6 March 2025, 13:00 to 15:00 GMT
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Q&A

This webinar ran for 45 minutes and included an opportunity to pose questions to the speaker. Find out more about our webinars in our FAQs information.

Meet your trainer - James Baverstock

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James Baverstock is a Principal Accessibility Consultant at AbilityNet. His role includes carrying out design reviews, accessibility audits, user testing, training and providing in-depth consultancy to organisations on web accessibility and usability.
 
His background includes experience of website management, automated testing systems and consultancy on digital policies and standards. He is accredited with the Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) and Accessible Document Specialist (ADS) qualifications awarded by IAAP and holds an MSc in Information Systems from City University.

Download the PDF webinar slides

Download the slides used in the webinar [PPT]

Download the transcript

Download the transcript [DOC]

Training: Creating accessible content
Ensure your content processes follow accessibility best practices. We offer great value, high quality, flexible online training options on topics including accessible copywriting, accessible social media, accessible documents and presentations, and accessible video.

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Date of webinar: 
5 Feb 2025 - 13:00

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