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From: David Ashleydale
Date: Jun 24, 2013 4:30PM

I would also like to add that even accessible PDFs can create usability
challenges on web sites. I usually encourage people to use HTML for content
that is meant to be read on a computer, mostly because the interfaces are
just different. Back buttons work differently, the magnification often
needs to be fussed with, sometimes they open within the browser, sometime
outside the browser, etc. They are just different. And for non computer
savvy individuals, the differences can be daunting.

Of course, you may not have the opportunity to convert your PDFs into HTML
pages, but I always advise people to consider it at least.

Thanks,
David


On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 1:33 PM, Len Burns < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> One thing needs to be said here. While I agree on the 508 analysis,
> usability can be quite a different matter where a PDF form may be involved.
> This is not due to the standards, it is because of the variability in how
> screen readers on different platforms respond to them. If a user relies
> upon a Linux based OS, or VoiceOver on the Mac, the document may be quite
> readable, but completing a form would be quite a different matter. If one
> is using a current version of Jaws, the experience can be smooth.
>
> -Len
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