Learn about the PDF format and essential techniques for creating accessible PDFs in this two-part workshop series. Registration for both parts (in order) is recommended to gain a holistic understanding of PDF accessibility and remediation.

Register for PDF Accessibility & Manual Remediation in Adobe Acrobat (Part 1) by March 5, 2026 (https://events.umich.edu/event/145676).

Part 2 dives into intermediate and advanced techniques for tagging PDF elements (including manually modifying tag types, nesting, and properties), setting accurate reading order, and adding document metadata. You will get an introduction to the two technical accessibility standards for PDFs (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and PDF Universal Accessibility) and their differences. You will also learn how to review and repair accessibility issues using built-in tools (Accessibility Checker and Pre-Flight) and a third-party tool (PDF Accessibility Checker, or PAC). You will leave with an understanding of what is required for a robust and reliable PDF remediation workflow.

Attendees will gain access to curated resources and tutorials for mastering advanced PDF accessibility techniques.

Please note: Attendees should already be familiar with the core concepts of digital accessibility prior to attending this workshop (e.g., color contrast, font selection, and proper use of document formatting tools like headings, lists, etc.). This workshop focuses on teaching manual remediation techniques that build on prior understanding of basic digital accessibility concepts.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.