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Resources to Explain the Difference Between WCAG Levels in Practical Terms

Sep 17, 2018
3 min

Resources to Explain the Difference Between WCAG Levels in Practical Terms

Source: W3.org: Conformance to a standard means you meet the requirements of the standard. In WCAG 2.0, the requirements are the Success Criteria. To conform to WCAG 2.0, you need to satisfy the Success Criteria, that is, there is no content which violates the Success Criteria. Note: This means that if there is no content to which a success criterion applies, the success criterion is satisfied. The Success Criteria were assigned to one of the three levels of conformance by th

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How to Merge PDF Files

Jul 27, 2018
2 min

How to Merge PDF Files

When tagging pdf files, you may discover errors or the client may wish to update content. Sometimes you can manage the update within Acrobat and sometimes you may need to have a separate document with only the updated pages converted to pdf, tagged, and merged with the main document. Here's how to merge the files. Preparation tasks Create a copy of the file to work with. Fix the errors in the source document, save, and convert to pdf. In the converted pdf document, verify the

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Flattening Images in Acrobat Professional

Jun 13, 2018
1 min

Flattening Images in Acrobat Professional

Issue: Graphic sizes You may find some figure heavy (charts, grafts) pdf files will be difficult to work with because they take a long time to open or as you scroll between pages, take a long time to resolve each page. One reason for this would be high-resolution images. How to Fix: Acrobat Tool 1) Ensure the document is converted with the highest-resolution possible for the images - At least 600, flattened. 2) Open the file in Acrobat Professional. 3) Open the Print Producti

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How to Add Accessibility Plugins to Your Browser

May 12, 2018
2 min

How to Add Accessibility Plugins to Your Browser

Sometimes it is the simple things you need to know...to get started Chrome 1) Add the extension: (A) select to the vertical, three-dot ellipse control, found next to the address bar, select the More tools from the contextual drop-down list, slide over and select the Extensions option. (B) search for Accessibility or for the tool you want (you may need to toggle Developer mode on), such as WAVE or aXe and follow the on-screen instructions. 2) Once installed, for WAVE select t

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Common Tools Used to Test Website Meets the WCAG Guidelines

Apr 20, 2018
2 min

Common Tools Used to Test Website Meets the WCAG Guidelines

Question: What are the common tools in use to test website accessibility, i.e., what are the actions to take for each of the P.O.U.R. categories? Answer: Onions have layers... The answer is not a simple, use this tool or technique for each guideline category or even for each sub-category. Each sub-category can have several scenarios with 5 to 12 different techniques to employ depending on how the situation fits your website. Example: Perceivable - 9 sub-categories, Guideline

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Did You Know - Section 508 Revised in 2018

Mar 8, 2018
2 min

Did You Know - Section 508 Revised in 2018

The Revised Section 508 Standards went into effect January 18, 2018, a year after the U.S. Access Board published the Final Rule of the updated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines. U.S. federal agencies are required to comply with the Revised 508 Standards (as of January 18, the anniversary of the publication in the U.S. Federal Register). The changes cover ICT developed, procured, maintained or used by the Federal government, including com

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Designing for Accessibility - Getting Started Resource

Feb 16, 2018
1 min

Designing for Accessibility - Getting Started Resource

Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to the design team new to accessibility. So many questions...how do you know where to start? Go to the source - W3C The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has redesigned their resource website. They have included detailed tips on design called, Tips for Getting Started Designing for Web Accessibility. They provide detailed examples on what complies with the WCAG guidelines: Provide sufficient contrast between foreground and background Don’t

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Who Must Comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Jan 17, 2018
2 min

Who Must Comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

In the United States, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provides the basis of accessibility compliance. Accessibility goes beyond read-out-loud software and is meant to be all inclusive covering physical and digital properties. Since the first implementation of Section 508 proved inadequate, the Section was revised in the Federal Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility and Compliance Act of 1998. You may be aware of Section 508 being associated with digital accessib

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High-volume Print Stream Transaction Automation Services for PDF Files

Dec 9, 2017
1 min

High-volume Print Stream Transaction Automation Services for PDF Files

Are you in the market for automated print stream services to create and track accessible PDFs? Check-out this provider Crawford Technologies: https://crawfordtech.com/products/ #PDF #Accessibility

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Resources for Audio Accessibility

Oct 25, 2017
1 min

Resources for Audio Accessibility

There are many product and service providers in the audio accessibility arena. I have listed a few to get you started. Audio Captions; Descriptions; Subtitles; Translations 3PlayMedia, Captions Plugin: http://www.3playmedia.com/services-features/plugins Amara: https://www.amara.org/en/ Audio Eyes: http://www.audioeyes.com Caption and Description Editing Tool (CADET): http://ncam.wgbh.org/invent_build/web_multimedia/cadet Recite me: http://www.reciteme.com Video Description Re

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What is the ISO Standard Known as PDF/UA?

Sep 22, 2017
1 min

What is the ISO Standard Known as PDF/UA?

Initially referred to as PDF/Access in 2004 by the AIIM standards committee, PDF/UA was a response to the proliferation of PDF documents that were valid according to the PDF specification, but were not accessible to persons with disabilities. To meet the needs of the widest possible audience, the producers and viewers of PDF content needed a common standard. Published in 2012, PDF/UA defines, in specific technical terms, the precise features of PDF required to enable accessib

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How to Get Up to Speed

Aug 17, 2017
1 min

How to Get Up to Speed

Have you been relying on self-taught developers to perform accessibility testing and remediation? Are you surprised when your Accessibility Analyst provides reports demonstrating areas of non-compliance? Need recommendations on how to build accessibility into your organization's approach to web design? Here's how to get up to speed Training Resources DEQUE https://dequeuniversity.com/ DEQUE University - The courses here provide detailed examples. DEQUE Blogs - The information

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Accessible Multi-Media Characteristics

Jul 1, 2017
1 min

Accessible Multi-Media Characteristics

So, just what are the basics to know about Multi-Media accessibility? The Process Implement W3C WCAG guidelines to fulfill the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. This Means Transcripts and captions must be provided and having one does not substitute for having the other. Captions - must be synchronized, equivalent, and accessible. Synchronized: The text content appears at the same time as audio. Equivalent: Captions should be equivalent to that of the spoken word. Accessible: Capti

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Professional Accessibility Certifications - Application, Website, or PDF Remediation

Jun 16, 2017
1 min

Professional Accessibility Certifications - Application, Website, or PDF Remediation

At this time, there is no universal industry-wide accepted certification; however, several organizations offer certifications. I have listed just a few below. Preparing for the certifications will increase your knowledge of tools and issues. Obtaining the certifications proves your commitment to potential clients and employers. California State University, Northridge and CSUN Online course, The Assistive Technology Certificate Program (ATACP) offers tools and techniques to ac

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PDF Accessibility - How do you know what is accessible and what tools to use?

May 31, 2017
2 min

PDF Accessibility - How do you know what is accessible and what tools to use?

Let's review accessible pdf characteristics, practical measures of accessibility with a review of common tools, and what is meant by, "technically accessible". Accessible PDF Characteristics From, “Adobe, Accessing PDF Documents with Assistive Technology, A Screen Reader User’s Guide,” pages 2 – 3: "All accessible PDF documents have the following five characteristics: A logical structure and reading order… Alternate text descriptions for figures, form fields, and links… Nav

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DHS Trusted Tester Courses - Solution to Obtain Standalone Inspect.exe

May 2, 2017
1 min

DHS Trusted Tester Courses - Solution to Obtain Standalone Inspect.exe

The DHS Trusted Tester course includes using the Microsoft Inspect tool. To obtain this tool, you need to extract the tool from the .NET Framework 4 (ISO). I found an excellent step-by-step solution on Stack Overflow. Solution: On Stack Overflow, Answered Nov 28 ’11 at 16:42 by Anders Download the Microsoft Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 4 (ISO) Unzip using 7Zip Navigate to, Setup\WinSDKTools Open, cab1.cab (this is just like a .zip file, any archive tool should

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Adobe Acrobat DPI Awareness SOLVED

Apr 16, 2017
2 min

Adobe Acrobat DPI Awareness SOLVED

Finally, just as I had almost quit searching, I found a post on Adobe's forums which helped me solve the DPI awareness issue. My Solution 1) Right-click the Adobe Professional DC icon on the desktop. 2) Select Properties from the drop-down. 3) Select the Compatibility tab in the Properties dialog box. 4) Select the checkbox next to, "Override High DPI Scaling Behavior." 5) Select the "System (Enhanced)" option from the "Scaling Performed by" drop-down. Note: this solution wor

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How to measure quality work to achieve accessible results?

Apr 1, 2017
2 min

How to measure quality work to achieve accessible results?

Is it certifications? Years of experience? Not necessarily. Quality results depend on How well accessibility techniques are used in design and coding in support of business needs to ensure all users have a comparable experience. Use of both manual and automated testing methods and tools allowing WCAG AA and AAA level evaluation as well as adherence to the appropriate national standard throughout the development cycle. Applications and Websites - quality comes from Using techn

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The Law, Litigation, & You - Getting started understanding the impact of accessibility

Mar 15, 2017
2 min

The Law, Litigation, & You - Getting started understanding the impact of accessibility

I have been asked, "How do I get started? How do I wrap my arms around the legal side of things?" Let's examine three aspects to legal ramifications within the U.S. for accessibility compliance: the law, the refresh, and litigation. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Amended in 1998 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 Both the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1992 and 1998, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 are civil rights laws protect

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Known Issues with The PC Tech website

Mar 2, 2017
1 min

Known Issues with The PC Tech website

Hello, there are a few accessibility issues with The PC Tech website. I am in contact with the service provider and hope to resolve soon. The most noticeable issue is keyboard focus, tab order within each page of the site. Wishing you a marvelous day! #Accessibility

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