Accessibility Remediation for Agencies & Publishers
We provide WCAG-informed PDF accessibility remediation for translation agencies, publishers, and public institutions who need accessible, production-ready documents. Our focus is on logical structure, correct reading order, and screen-reader usability. We ensure documents meet accessibility standards while remaining technically accurate and platform-ready. We work with multilingual and complex documents, including right-to-left languages such as Arabic and Hebrew. Both translated and original content are supported. We work with translation agencies delivering accessible multilingual PDFs to end clients and publishers preparing documents for public distribution. Our multilingual DTP and PDF accessibility services ensure your files are structured correctly and validated against current standards. Pricing is based on document complexity and page count — contact us for a free initial assessment.
What this service covers
PDF accessibility remediation goes beyond adding tags. It requires a thorough understanding of document structure, reading sequence, and how assistive technologies interpret content. Each element of our service addresses a specific accessibility requirement. Tag structure ensures screen readers can correctly identify headings, paragraphs, and lists. Reading order correction is essential for multi-column layouts where the default flow is often incorrect. Decorative content artifacting prevents screen readers from announcing irrelevant visual elements. Alternate text ensures meaningful images are described accurately. For multilingual documents, language attributes must be correctly set at both document and element level. This step is frequently missed but critical for screen-reader usability across languages. The result is an accessible, platform-ready PDF that holds up under both automated and manual validation.
• Logical PDF tag structure (headings, paragraphs, lists)
• Reading order correction for multi-column layouts
• Decorative content artifacting
• Alternate text for meaningful images
• Accessible, platform-ready PDF output
How it works
→ File review
We review your PDF and, where available, the source files (InDesign, Word, or other formats). This initial assessment covers document structure, layout complexity, language settings, and the scope of accessibility work required. Where source files are available, remediation is more efficient and produces cleaner results. We will always advise you on the best approach for your specific files.
→ Accessibility remediation
The document is remediated manually, with a focus on logical tag structure, correct reading order, and screen-reader usability. For multilingual PDFs, language attributes are set at document and element level. Decorative elements are artifacted, meaningful images receive accurate alternate text, and heading structure is aligned with the document's logical hierarchy. Each file is treated individually; automated tag generation alone is not sufficient for production-ready accessible PDF output.
→ Validation and review
Accessibility is verified through a combination of manual checks and validation tools, including the Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker and PAC 2024. You receive a clear summary of what has been remediated, what has been validated, and any remaining warnings or limitations. This ensures full transparency over the final file before delivery.
Important: Scope of This Service
Our PDF accessibility remediation service is performed using WCAG-informed best practices and thorough manual verification. We do not make blanket legal compliance guarantees. Accessibility requirements and enforcement standards vary by jurisdiction, document type, and intended use. We provide a carefully remediated, manually validated document. You receive full transparency on what was done and what limitations remain. If your project has specific compliance requirements or legal obligations, please share them before the project begins. We will assess the scope and advise accordingly.