Presented at 11:15am in Meadowbrook I/II on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.
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- Paul Rayius, VP of Training, Allyant
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
This session will give you a well-rounded understanding of PDF accessibility regulations and their differences, the risks associated with non-compliance, and various solutions you can implement right away to improve the accessibility of your PDF documents and reduce your legal risk!
Abstract
Deficiencies in web and electronic document accessibility have become increasingly apparent over the past few years. As a result, more lawsuits have been filed and fines have been levied. Colleges and universities, in particular, are at risk for discrimination lawsuits when students, faculty, and/or staff cannot access electronic content required for application, class, or to complete work related duties. As new and improved legislation is introduced, digital content accessibility guidelines are becoming clearer. Because PDF content is one of the most widely used digital formats to communicate information online, it is important to make sure that those PDF documents are truly accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, Many questions abound regarding PDF accessibility, testing, and compliance. Where does one start to understand document accessibility? How do we address it? This presentation will focus on the issue of PDF accessibility and how to get started addressing accessibility.
Keypoints
- Risks associated with noncompliance.
- Compare and contrast of WCAG 2.0 with PDF/UA as applied to PDF.
- Available tools and suggested workflows to assess and address document compliance.
Disability Areas
Topic Areas
Alternate Format, Other, Uncategorized
Speaker Bio(s)
Paul Rayius
Since 2013, Paul has helped organizations meet their PDF accessibility needs across various industries, including healthcare, government (local, state, and federal), finance, and education.
In addition to his expertise with Allyant’s CommonLook tools for testing, creating, and remediating PDFs, Paul is proficient in accessibility standards, including Section 508 (including the “refresh”), Health and Human Services (HHS), WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1, and PDF/UA (both versions 1 and 2).
Paul serves on numerous document accessibility committees, and he participates in and moderates online accessibility groups and forums. In addition, he has presented at a number of conferences over the years, including Accessing Higher Ground, CSUN, AHEAD, and Explor.
Through his affiliation with the IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals), he helped develop the Accessible Document Specialist certification. Paul participates in writing technical standards, including ISO 32000 (PDF), ISO 14289 (PDF/UA), and ISO TS 32005 with the PDF Association. Furthermore, he contributes in many PDF/UA working groups and chairs the PDF/UA Processor Requirements Liaison Working Group.
Before Allyant, Paul graduated with a BMe in Instrumental Music Education from Florida State University and taught middle school band for 11 years. In his spare time, he enjoys various outdoor activities and is an avid lacrosse player, rugby fan, and geocacher.