Accessible PDFs without the guesswork

Most teams already have accessibility responsibilities. Very few have been shown how accessible PDFs actually work. No technical accessibility knowledge is needed.

This session gives non-specialists a practical understanding of what to ask for, what to brief, what to review and how to spot common issues before sign-off.

Who this session is for

This session is designed for creative agencies, communications and marketing teams, report and publication teams, NGOs, public sector organisations, project managers, account managers, procurement teams and anyone briefing, reviewing or approving PDFs.

What your team will learn

• Brief accessible PDFs from the start
• Understand accessibility laws and standards for digital documents
• Recognise common accessibility issues before sign-off
• Understand what screen readers actually need
• Review PDFs with more confidence
• Know what designers and suppliers should be delivering
• Ask better questions and reduce accessibility risk

Why this matters

Many PDFs look polished but fail accessibility requirements behind the scenes.

That can lead to inaccessible deliverables, procurement issues, expensive remediation, uncomfortable client conversations and uncertainty during approval and sign-off.

This session closes that gap.

Session format

Sessions are delivered live, online or in person, with time for questions and practical discussion. They can be tailored for teams who need a clear overview, as well as those wanting more practical support with InDesign, PDF workflows and live project delivery.

Follow-on support

Additional support is available for accessibility reviews, PDF accessibility checks, practical designer workshops, InDesign accessibility workflows and guidance on live projects.