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From: McDonald, Jennifer
Date: Mon, Aug 01 2011 11:51AM
Subject: Text Alternative for PDF
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I am trying to answer a question for a client regarding the extent of
Section 508's requirement for making PDF files accessible. This client
has files posted in PDF and PPT format that are meant to be used as
materials to hand out in a classroom environment to facilitate the
presentation, and posters to hang promoting the presentation. So we
have graphic-heavy pdf files of a printable poster - the intent is that
the person to download the poster, print it and hang it on the wall. Yet
these materials are offered to the public and linked to on the website.
Would descriptive text associated with the file before it's download
satisfy the requirement?
Jeni
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From: Duff Johnson
Date: Mon, Aug 01 2011 1:21PM
Subject: Re: Text Alternative for PDF
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Jeni,
The purpose and placement of the file isn't really the issue. To comply with the spirit of the regulations documents must be equally accessible to all users whether it's located on a website, downloaded, attached to an email - whatever.
As such, it's necessary to tag the PDFs even if their ostensible purpose is simply printing.
On the plus side, if the PDF is accessible there's no need to ensure the PPT files are accessible (assuming the PPTs are matched by an accessible PDF).
I know it's not what you wanted to hear, but....
Duff Johnson
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On Aug 1, 2011, at 1:52 PM, McDonald, Jennifer wrote:
> I am trying to answer a question for a client regarding the extent of
> Section 508's requirement for making PDF files accessible. This client
> has files posted in PDF and PPT format that are meant to be used as
> materials to hand out in a classroom environment to facilitate the
> presentation, and posters to hang promoting the presentation. So we
> have graphic-heavy pdf files of a printable poster - the intent is that
> the person to download the poster, print it and hang it on the wall. Yet
> these materials are offered to the public and linked to on the website.
> Would descriptive text associated with the file before it's download
> satisfy the requirement?
From: McDonald, Jennifer
Date: Mon, Aug 01 2011 1:54PM
Subject: Re: Text Alternative for PDF
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Thanks Duff. I agree with you, I'm just trying to answer some
questions. Sometimes it's easier to have some more people way in on it.
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Jeni,
The purpose and placement of the file isn't really the issue. To comply
with the spirit of the regulations documents must be equally accessible
to all users whether it's located on a website, downloaded, attached to
an email - whatever.
As such, it's necessary to tag the PDFs even if their ostensible purpose
is simply printing.
On the plus side, if the PDF is accessible there's no need to ensure the
PPT files are accessible (assuming the PPTs are matched by an accessible
PDF).
I know it's not what you wanted to hear, but....
Duff Johnson
US Committee for ISO/DIS 14289 (PDF/UA), Chair
p +1.617.283.4226
e = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
t http://www.twitter.com/duffjohnson
w http://www.duff-johnson.com
On Aug 1, 2011, at 1:52 PM, McDonald, Jennifer wrote:
> I am trying to answer a question for a client regarding the extent of
> Section 508's requirement for making PDF files accessible. This
> client has files posted in PDF and PPT format that are meant to be
> used as materials to hand out in a classroom environment to facilitate
> the presentation, and posters to hang promoting the presentation. So
> we have graphic-heavy pdf files of a printable poster - the intent is
> that the person to download the poster, print it and hang it on the
> wall. Yet these materials are offered to the public and linked to on
the website.
> Would descriptive text associated with the file before it's download
> satisfy the requirement?
From: Patrick Burke
Date: Mon, Aug 01 2011 2:03PM
Subject: Re: Text Alternative for PDF
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Hi Jeni,
How will the handouts and the data from the posters be made
accessible for print-impaired students in the class?
Making the PDFs accessible may be the easiest option...
Patrick
At 10:52 AM 8/1/2011, McDonald, Jennifer wrote:
>I am trying to answer a question for a client regarding the extent of
>Section 508's requirement for making PDF files accessible. This client
>has files posted in PDF and PPT format that are meant to be used as
>materials to hand out in a classroom environment to facilitate the
>presentation, and posters to hang promoting the presentation. So we
>have graphic-heavy pdf files of a printable poster - the intent is that
>the person to download the poster, print it and hang it on the wall. Yet
>these materials are offered to the public and linked to on the website.
>Would descriptive text associated with the file before it's download
>satisfy the requirement?
>
>Jeni