Compliance-Grade PDF Production

For documents that have to get it right the first time.

The Problem

Most PDFs aren’t built with accessibility in mind. Even when tools like Acrobat are used, the end result often falls short—confusing tag structures, broken reading order, missing alt text, and a poor experience for screen reader users. Inaccessibility isn’t just frustrating—it’s a legal risk. And cleaning up after the fact wastes time and budget.

The Solution

Compliance-Grade PDF Production is a premium service designed for high-stakes content that needs to be:

• Fully accessible
• Legally compliant
• And professionally structured from the ground up

I use a specialized, multi-phase workflow to ensure that your final PDF passes both automated tools and real-world use by people using screen readers.

What’s Included

Every project includes:

• Semantic heading and tag structure (no skips or mismatches)
• Correct reading order and logical content flow
• Alt text insertion and verification
• Table accessibility, including scope and headers
• Link accessibility (descriptive text, keyboard navigation)
• Metadata and document propertie
• Final testing in:
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro Accessibility Checker
  • SiteImprove (if applicable)
  • Manual screen reader spot checks

Who it's for

This service is ideal for:

• Universities and public institutions
• Legal and compliance teams
• Government-funded organizations
• Anyone publishing policies, reports, or public-facing materials that must meet WCAG, Section 508, or PDF/UA standards

The Process

1. Discovery: We review your existing files and identify the scope and accessibility requirements. If needed, I’ll guide you through simple updates to source files before remediation.
2. Structural Alignment: I apply a structured workflow (Word → HTML → back to Word) to ensure semantic integrity before conversion to PDF.
3. Tagging & Testing: Each document is tagged and tested in Acrobat, refined for clarity, and reviewed for screen-reader performance.
4. Delivery & Documentation: You’ll receive your remediated PDF(s), plus an optional accessibility report outlining what was fixed and how your document now meets compliance standards.

Why work with me?

• Over 20 years of accessibility and content design experience
• Familiar with the full suite of remediation tools (Word, Acrobat, HTML, SiteImprove)
• Fast, friendly, and transparent communication
• No fluff—just clean, compliant documents you can publish with confidence

Let's Get It Right - the first time

If your content matters, its accessibility matters too. Let’s make sure your PDF is properly tagged, legally compliant, and user-friendly for everyone.