Creating Accessible PDF Files

The PDF format is commonly used to distribute information or forms in which the content or formatting should not be changed.  PDFs can be made accessible; the list below includes information about accessible PDFs for a variety of PDF creation situations.

  • Adobe Accessibility Training Resources: Detailed guides from Adobe covering an overview of PDF accessibility along with step by step procedures for Acrobat Pro.  Includes information on Acrobat 8, 9, X, and XI.
  • GOALS Cheatsheet for PDF Conversion: A one-page cheatsheet from Project GOALS (part of the National Center on Disability and Access to Education) explaining how to convert an existing Word or other non-PDF document into an accessible PDF.
  • GOALS Cheatsheet on Acrobat Pro: A one-page cheatsheet from Project GOALS (part of the National Center on Disability and Access to Education) explaining how to create an accessible PDF document using Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • GOALS Cheatsheet on Adobe InDesign: A one-page cheatsheet from Project GOALS (part of the National Center on Disability and Access to Education) explaining how to create an accessible PDF document using Adobe InDesign.
  • MN.IT Services PDF information: Information from the State of Minnesota on creating accessible PDF documents.  Click the “PDF Documents” tab after following the link.