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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.

Acrobat 8 Accessibility Tutorials

The following tutorials provide recorded sessions explaining key features and how to accomplish specific tasks related to reading and creating accessible PDF documents. These tutorials were created using Adobe Captivate.

Using accessibility features within Acrobat 8 (SWF, 11.2M)

Adobe Acrobat 8 provides a host of features specially designed to make PDF files accessible. In this tutorial, we explore the ways in which you can access and make the most of these features.

Assessing PDF files for accessibility (SWF, 15.6M)

Not all PDF files are designed and published appropriately for accessible use. In this tutorial, we explore the ways in which you can assess the accessibility of an existing PDF file.

Creating accessible PDF files (SWF, 16.4M)

The best way to ensure your PDF files are accessible is to design them appropriately from the start. In this tutorial, we explore the crucial elements to building accessible PDF files.

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).

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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.

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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.

• Instructor courseware (PDF, 1.8M).
• Student courseware (PDF, 1.8M).

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.

• Adobe FrameMaker and Acrobat 5.0 instructor courseware (Zip, 5.4 MB)
• Adobe FrameMaker and Acrobat 5.0 student courseware (Zip, 5.4 MB)
• Adobe InDesign and Acrobat 5.0 instructor courseware (Zip, 11.4 MB)
• Adobe InDesign and Acrobat 5.0 student courseware (Zip, 11.4 MB)
• Microsoft Word and Acrobat 5.0 instructor courseware (Zip, 5.1 MB)
• Microsoft Word and Acrobat 5.0 student courseware (Zip, 5.1 MB)

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