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From: Jon Gunderson
Date: Dec 2, 2002 10:15AM

Tim,

I don't think PDF has any advantages over HTML in terms of accessibility.
It is basically a graphical layout discription format with some
accessibility enhancements. An an example of a PDF document with
accessibility enhancements can be found at:
http://cita.rehab.uiuc.edu/courses/2003-02-REHAB711NC/2003-02-Brochure.pdf

Ideally the information in a pdf document should also be available in
another more accessible format.

The power of the web is to give people choices over how they access
information.

Jon


On Mon, 2 Dec 2002, Tim Harshbarger wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am putting together material for a presentation on the accessibility of
> PDF documents and accessible alternatives for people here who produce
> internal communications. There are a couple questions I have.
>
> Where can I locate an example of an accessible PDF document created using
> Acrobat 5.0?
>
> Also, do PDF documents have any advantages over other formats, like HTML? I
> am trying to find answers and possible replies to this question, because I
> expect somebody to say something like "But we need to use PDF because..." I
> already have heard some of them.--that is the reason I am giving the
> presentation.
>
> Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
> Tim
> Tim Harshbarger
> Disability Support
> State Farm Insurance Companies
> Phone: (309) 766-0154
> E-mail: <EMAIL REMOVED>
>


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