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Re: Do fonts have to be embedded in a WCAG 2.0 conformingPDFdocument?

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From: Moore,Michael (DARS)
Date: Apr 15, 2015 11:14AM

From a functionality standpoint we have found that embedding fonts, particularly in PDF forms is problematic. This issue is that the PDF reader software will embed the fonts over and over again when a form is saved. Thus if a form is passed through a process where several people complete different sections, save the form and pass it to the next person the file size quickly becomes too large to fit through an email system. This has been particularly problematic for forms developed through LiveCycle Designer. We have been able to develop forms that have worked reliably for people using a wide range of assistive technologies on Windows systems. Still waiting for Adobe and Apple to work out their differences though. I don't know of a form technology other than HTML that is working correctly on MAC OS or IOS.

Mike Moore
Accessibility Coordinator,
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
(512) 424-4159 (Office)
(512) 574-0091 (Cell)