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From: Duff Johnson
Date: Oct 24, 2012 7:52AM

Nancy,

> Question1: is there any software that could globally look at all the pdfs
> on the site or page globally and identify those which are not tagged
> correctly. Some may go back before Office 2007.

Well, since you asked, I have to answer, right? ;-)

Please see our CommonLook Clarity product for this requirement:

http://www.commonlook.com/CommonLook-Clarity

> Question2: Three years ago the site added a dynamic pdf form. This is xml
> database driven form, with little static content. I was told at the time,
> there was no way to get proper tags on it. Does anyone know if there has
> been a change.

Depending on the design, XFA-PDF forms can be made reasonably accessible, however such forms aren't "tagged" in the conventional sense (i.e., like "normal" PDF documents and forms). You will need to use documentation specific to XFA-PDF in order to attempt to make such forms accessible.

Best regards,

Duff Johnson

President, NetCentric US
ISO 32000 Intl. Project Co-Leader, US Chair
ISO 14289 US Chair
PDF Association Vice-Chair

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