Estimating Costs for Section 508 Compliance Remediation
Here’s a nice overview of some real-world examples of what it takes to make documents accessible and compliant with Section 508: Child Abuse Prevention Resource Guide for 2013 is over 80 pages (see...
View ArticleUS Access Board Proposes Updated ICT Accessibility Requirements
The US access Board has released for public comment a proposed rule updating accessibility requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) in the federal sector covered by Section 508...
View ArticleWhat are PDF Tags?
Accessible PDF files are referred to as “tagged PDFs,” even though there is more to an accessible PDF than tags. PDF tags provide the structured, textual representation of the PDF content that is...
View ArticleEDCS is now “Accessibility In Mind”
Electronic Document Compliance Services, a recognized leader in Section 508 and PDF/UA remediation services, is proud to announce our new company name, Accessibility In Mind. Our mission remains...
View ArticleWhat’s your standard? Accessibility In Mind has you covered for Section 508,...
Ensuring Indemnity With Documentation Accessibility In Mind offers extensive accessibility reporting supporting all recognized standards, guaranteeing compliance. Whatever your specific requirements...
View ArticleThe Specifics of 508 Compliant Tables: 1194.22(g) and (h)
Question: There are plenty of interpretations of the Section 508 regulations. How do I know my organization is creating accessible tables? Answer: An Accessibility Forum with over 960 individuals from...
View ArticleQuestion: I’m new to Section 508 compliance- how does “remediation” change...
This is a common question from our new clients. Often all they know about Section 508 is that there is a line-item in their deliverables contract stating that they must provide a “Section 508...
View ArticleFAQ: What fonts are compliant with Section 508?
Question: What fonts can I use? I read where you can only use system fonts Calibri, Times, Trebushi etc. and I want to use a different font for a document. Answer: This is a common question, one that...
View ArticleThe AIM Difference
#1: Accessibility In Mind is a dedicated Section 508 and PDF/UA compliance service. We are not a design/print house that does remediation on the side- remediating PDF documents, making them accessible...
View ArticleAccessibility Starts With The Author
Reprinted from https://blogs.adobe.com/accessibility/2014/09/pdf-accessibility-starts-with-the-author.html, by Matt May: PDF accessibility is a popular topic around here. We believe access to the...
View ArticleTop 508 Myth: Section 508 “Certification”
That is correct, there is no such thing as a government-approved “certificate” proving compliance with Section 508. Here, from...
View ArticleNew York City Sets Accessibility Standards, Requires Conformance With Section...
New York City takes the lead in accessibility, passing a law in March of this year requiring that its government agency websites and electronic documents meet recognized standards WCAG 2.0 and Section...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know About Accessible Links!
Below is common sense accessibility advice, from a great article with fifteen link creation rules to code by- thanks to Gian Wild. Gian rightly focuses on practical accessibility rather than...
View ArticleFINALLY! U.S. Access Board Updates of Section 508! WCAG 2.0 Becomes...
The U.S. Access has released a final rule that updates accessibility requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) in the federal sector covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation...
View ArticlePDF/UA Details
“PDF/UA makes certain that the PDF format isn’t the source of accessibility problems.” That does not mean that a PDF/UA-compliant document will always be perfectly accessible—issues like poorly-built...
View ArticleWCAG and Section 508: PDF Requirements
PDF/UA clarifies and simplifies the PDF-specific technical requirements to meet WCAG 2.0 WCAG 2.0 is regarded as the primary standard for web accessibility by national governments around the world, and...
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Markup: Text Alignment
Default This is a paragraph. It should not have any alignment of any kind. It should just flow like you would normally expect. Nothing fancy. Just straight up text, free flowing, with love. Completely...
View ArticleMarkup: HTML Tags and Formatting
Headings Header one Header two Header three Header four Header five Header six Blockquotes Single line blockquote: Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Multi line blockquote with a cite reference: People think...
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A Long Road For the Disabled: Accessible Information and Ancient Regulation,...
Technology evolves at lightning speed- regulations for accessibility, not so much. Section 508 became effective in 2000- how can 17 year-old regulations apply to today’s enormous, ubiquitous electronic...
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Choosing a Remediator for Section 508 Accessible Document Compliance Services
Increased monitoring of accessibility and enforcement of the regulations of Section 508 are driving health care organizations and government contractors all over the country to get “legal” with the...
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