Portable Document Format, also known as PDF, is one of the most popular digital formats out there that supports all types of documents. From guides to invoices, e-books, applications, statements, and more, PDFs are very common and used by the general public. PDF remediation helps those online who are disabled to read them properly.

However, these documents are not accessed in the same way by every user. For example, users with vision impairments (or other disabilities) might not find them accessible enough or optimized for their screen readers. As per the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), PDFs hosted on a website or any other digital medium that are not accessible to all impose risks of accessibility-related lawsuits. This is of utmost importance to all, and especially organizations working in government, healthcare, finance/banking, and education.

The term “PDF remediation” is unknown to many people. However, in the world of assistive technology, it is very common. Just like accessible HTML content, PDF document accessibility plays a vital role in the overall accessibility of a website.

The biggest benefit when it comes to document remediation is to ensure that everything looks the same online as it does in print. Whether it’s a desktop or a mobile device, Mac or Windows, an accessible PDF needs to be read (no matter what assistive technologies were used) and information should be presented accurately to the reader.