Accessibility

Accessibility training resources

Whether you want to learn how to access electronic information more effectively or how to create accessible content, there are a variety of training resources available. From Adobe's standalone training courses to classes offered by others, you can find the resource that's right for you.

How-to guides

Reading PDF Documents with Adobe Reader 6.0: A Guide for People with Disabilities (PDF: 1.2M)

Creating Accessible Adobe PDF Files: A Guide for Document Authors (PDF: 4.3M)

Creating accessible forms in PDF, XML, or HTML with Adobe Designer 6.0 (PDF: 422k)

How to create accessible Adobe PDF files using Acrobat 5.0 (PDF: 346k)

Advanced techniques for creating accessible Adobe PDF files using Acrobat 5.0 (PDF: 306k)

Training providers

Freedom Scientific

This manufacturer of accessible technology offers classes that give participants an overview of creating and testing accessible documents using such technologies as HTML, Adobe® PDF, and JAWS screen reader software.

Karlen Communications

This adaptive technology consulting and training practice focuses on assessment, training, barrier-free e-learning, and document design.

Courseware for content authors

Adobe PDF Forms Access

Learn how to convert existing fillable Adobe PDF forms into accessible forms using Adobe PDF Forms Access.

Authoring for accessibility and reflow

Learn how to use Adobe Acrobat® 5.0 to create accessible documents from Adobe FrameMaker®, Adobe InDesign®, and Microsoft Word.

Next Steps

Accessibility overview by product

Accessibility examples
Links and resources
Case studies
White papers
Tools
Online PDF conversion
Captioning
Validate for accessibility
Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates
Accessibility blog
Developer Center
Guidelines for accessibility in Flash
Setting Preferences in Flash
Why use CSS?
Creating your first design without tables
Clean that code
Download Adobe Reader
The full version of Adobe Reader includes features that enhance the accessibility of PDF documents.