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From: Webmaster
Date: Nov 1, 2005 12:20PM

Hi folks,

Here's a situation I have:

I have a PDF file that is meant to be printed out and filled out by
users. A client wants to post this PDF file on their web site.

The document was created in Word and converted to Acrobat PDF. The
rendered PDF file has passed the built-in Accessibility check in Adobe
Acrobat.

My questions are:

1. Is the fact that this form is not inherently "fillable"
electronically an accessibility issue?
2. Is a form which is not electronically "fillable" that is posted in
its native format on the Web (such as a Word or PDF form) out of
compliance with Section 508?
3. If the non-fillable form would not meet 508 criteria, how would you
address accessibility in this situation?

Thanks,
Peter

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California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI)
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