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Ensuring your PDFs are accessible isn’t just about checking a compliance box—it’s about making your content usable for everyone. Whether you're part of a government agency, school district, nonprofit, or public-facing organization, accessible documents are a key part of digital inclusion.

Ensuring your PDFs are accessible not only broadens your audience but also helps you meet legal and organizational compliance standards. Remediating a PDF means making it usable by assistive technologies (screen readers, voice recognition software, etc.) so that people with disabilities can access the same content. Below is a straightforward, step-by-step guide to help you remediate your PDF documents effectively.

Digital accessibility is about more than just meeting legal standards—it’s about ensuring everyone in your community has equal access to public information and services. For local governments, that includes websites and the documents they publish online—everything from council minutes to permit forms and embedded PDFs. As the Department of Justice formalizes clear expectations and deadlines, now is the time for public agencies to take a thoughtful, proactive approach to PDF accessibility.