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Showing Posts from Category: Digital Accessibility

  • Why you need to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, News on April 4, 2023

    Following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is important for several reasons: By following these guidelines, designers and developers can ensure that their digital content and services are accessible to…

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  • Everything you need to know about accessibility laws

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, News on April 4, 2023

    Depending on where you work, accessibility laws vary from country to country. In this blog, we’re tackling everything you need to know about accessibility laws around the world! But first,…

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  • Key digital accessibility standards explained

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, News on March 7, 2023

    Depending on where you live, your country or province may have accessibility legislation in place that is based off accessibility standards. In this blog, we’re going to dive into the…

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  • What is PDF remediation and why is it important?

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, News on March 5, 2023

    GrackleDocs works in the world of digital accessibility, and we talk a lot about PDF remediation. But what does it really mean? What is PDF remediation? PDF remediation is the…

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  • Why digital accessibility is a must in today’s corporate world

    Posted in Digital Accessibility on March 4, 2023

    With so much emphasis being put on inclusion, diversity and equity, there seems to be a lack of attention put on accessibility. However, digital accessibility is a must in today’s…

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  • Testing PDF Documents for Accessibility

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, Document Accessibility, News on March 3, 2023

    Once you’ve started working on remediating a document, you will want to begin testing it to ensure it is accessible and compliant. In this blog, we’ll talk more about how…

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  • Understanding auto-tagging of PDF documents

    Posted in Digital Accessibility on February 22, 2023

    When it comes to accessible PDFs, you hear a lot about document being tagged. With PDF remediation being time-consuming, it’s easy for someone to be tempted to auto-tag a PDF…

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  • How to make a PDF accessible

    Posted in Digital Accessibility on February 22, 2023

    You know you need to create accessible content, but how do you make accessible PDFs? How to make a PDF accessible Making PDFs accessible is an important step in ensuring…

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  • ADA Compliant PDFs: Everything you need to know

    Posted in Digital Accessibility on February 22, 2023

    What makes a PDF ADA compliant? PDFs, or Portable Document Format files, are a popular file format for sharing and distributing digital documents. However, not all PDFs are created equal…

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  • InDesign Accessibility Tips

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, Document Accessibility on February 16, 2023

    Ensure all headings are tagged correctly on export by using Paragraph Styles and the Export Tagging settings. It is important to have all headings in your document tagged with their…

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  • Visual reading assistance with iOS

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, Disability Awareness on February 16, 2023

    Hello readers, My name is Ryan, and I was born with a rare genetic eye disease. Amongst other things, this causes issues with reading small print. With assistive technology and…

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  • Understanding Your GrackleScan Grade

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, Document Accessibility on February 7, 2023

    As you receive your monthly GrackleScan reports, we wanted to help provide insights into your grades. What does your grade mean? Grade Meaning Explanation A+ Pass All accessibility and compliance…

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