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Accessibility Tools: Creating Accessible PDFs

Creating Accessible PDFs

Creating Accessible PDF's: The Basics

PDF Accessibility
WebAIM's guide on accessible pdf's.

Adobe's Accessibility Guides

Creating Accessible PDF Files: A Guide for Document Authors
Adobe's comprehensive guide.
Adobe's Accessibility Resource Center
Includes best practices for content providers, accessibility blog, case studies, and examples of great accessible content.
Tutorials from AcrobatUsers.com
Tutorials available in text, pdf, or video formats

Converting from MS Word to PDF

Preparing Microsoft Word Documents to Create Accessible PDF Files (Adobe Quick Reference Card) [PDF 1.24 MB]
Quick reference card for Microsoft Word 2003 and 2007 -- from Adobe.
Adobe® Acrobat® 9 Pro Accessibility Guide: Creating Accessible PDF from Microsoft® Word [PDF 940.63 KB]
18-page guide for Microsoft Word 2003 and 2007 -- from Adobe
Cheatsheet for Converting Word Documents to PDF
National Center on Disability and Access to Education (NCDAE)

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