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Detailed accessibility guidance from Adobe

These documents from Adobe explore selected themes in accessibility. The Adobe white papers on accessibility are intended to provide guidance and help readers understand issues they may encounter as they attempt to implement accessible solutions using Adobe tools.

PDF Accessibility Overview

This guide describes what is meant by accessibility when considering PDF as a file format. It distinguishes between the accessibility features of the file format and the accessibility features of the Acrobat X and Adobe Reader® applications and how the software and the PDF file interact to achieve accessibility for people with disabilities.

Adobe Acrobat X Pro Accessibility Guide: PDF Accessibility Overview (PDF, 71K )

Accessing PDF Documents with Assistive Technology

This white paper highlights features in Adobe Acrobat and Reader that support accessibility and how these features can be best used by individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Accessing PDF Documents with Assistive Technology: A Screen Reader User's Guide (PDF, 367k)

Enhancing the Accessibility of Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro Meetings

In this in depth white paper, learn how you can customize and extend Connect Pro to make your meetings more accessible for disabled attendees.

Enhancing the Accessibility of Web Conferencing with Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro 7 (PDF, 163k)

Best Practices for Accessible Flash Design

This white paper, written by Bob Regan, describes the framework to approach accessible design using Adobe® Flash®. This document helps designers and developers understand and implement accessibility best practices in their web applications.

Best Practices for Accessible Flash Design (PDF, 643k)