Standards and Best Practices
for Accessibility

Step into the ring with our Standards and Compliance category, where mastering the heavyweights of accessibility—PDF/UA, WCAG, and Section 508—means you’re ready to take on the world.

Dive deep with us into the tactics and maneuvers needed to comply with these rigorous standards, ensuring your digital content not only meets but champions the cause of inclusivity. Whether you’re a rookie learning the ropes or a seasoned pro aiming to retain your title, our guides, insights, and walkthroughs are your coach and cornerman in the ongoing match for accessibility.

The European Accessibility Act for PDFs

The European Accessibility Act (EAA), which the EU adopted in 2019, sets accessibility requirements for a wide range of digital services and …

Skool platform is not accessible

Choosing the right platform for online education and community building deeply influences user experience, especially for individuals with disabilities. As someone committed …

The state of digital accessibility in 2025 - VPAT

In the digital age, accessibility must serve as a foundational principle in product development, especially when working with public institutions such as …

ADA Title II Requirements for PDFs

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a landmark rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act …

PDF requirements for ADA Title II April 2026

Starting in April 2026, the United States Department of Justice’s Final Rule under ADA Title II will require public entities to ensure …

Accessibility Smackdown - The Accessibility Guy answers reader questions

The first episode of the Accessibility Smackdown Series tackles questions on accessibility challenges, including managing tags in PDFs, understanding WCAG guidelines, and …

Venngage beats out Canva in a head to head comparison of accessibility features

Today’s comparison post focuses on how Canva and Venngage handle accessible PDFs, evaluating their tools and compliance with accessibility standards like WCAG …

Don't use alt text for screenshots of tables

Today’s post explores best practices for table accessibility. One common mistake in accessibility is using alt text for screenshots of tables instead …

Colorado State Law HB21 Overview

Today’s post outlines the requirements and best practices for adhering to Colorado’s accessibility law, House Bill 21 (HB21). This law mandates accessible …

How to make tables accessible in Word for Section 508 compliance

In today’s post, we’re diving into table accessibility in Microsoft Word, to make your documents compliant with Section 508 standards. This guide …

Venngage: The Best web-based PDF Editor for Accessibility

Creating accessible PDFs is essential for digital inclusivity. Today’s post highlights Venngage PDF Editor as the best web-based tool for this purpose. …

How to fix the "Document Language Metadata Primary Sub Tag is Unknown" error in the PAC 2024 tool

A common issue encountered when working with PDFs is the “Document Language Metadata Primary Sub Tag is Unknown” error in the PAC …

How to choose files in PowerPoint for Section 508 compliance.

Creating Section 508-compliant file names is crucial for accessibility, especially for PowerPoint presentations. In this guide, we will walk through the process …

How to create accessible flyers using Venngage

In today’s post, I demonstrate how to design accessible flyers using Venngage. This process involves selecting layouts, customizing text and images, and …

How to use patterns, headings, lists, and symbols in MS Word to meet Section 508 accessibility standards.

In today’s post, we explore the importance of using patterns, headings, lists, and symbols to show emphasis in Microsoft Word documents to …

How to set the reading order of a slide in PowerPoint for Section 508 compliance

Ensuring that the reading order of elements in a PowerPoint slide is correct is crucial for making the presentation accessible, especially for …

How to Insert Footnotes | Section 508 for MS Word

In today’s post, we’re exploring the powerful world of footnotes and how to seamlessly insert them using the Insert Footnote option in …

How to use the list feature in MS Word to ensure your lists are Section 508 compliant

In today’s post we learn how to use the list feature in Microsoft Word to ensure your documents are accessible and compliant …

How to make an accessible agenda and verify through Streamline platform

Introduction In today’s post, we’ll learn how to make a complex agenda accessible in Microsoft Word and PDF formats. We’ll then upload …

How to make an accessible agenda. From MS Word to PDF, then validated through Streamline.

Accessibility is a crucial aspect of creating digital documents, ensuring they are usable by everyone, including individuals with disabilities. This guide outlines …

Accessible PDFs Explained: Explore laws, regulations, and the tags panel in this overview of PDF Accessibility

Today’s post is an overview of PDF accessibility. It explains what makes a PDF accessible and why accessibility is important. It highlights …

How to use heading styles in MS Word for Section 508 Compliance

In today’s post, we’re diving into how to effectively use styles in Microsoft Word to ensure your documents meet Section 508 accessibility …

How to solve the Path Object Not Tagged Error in PAC 2024

Are you encountering the frustrating “Path not tagged” error while assessing your document’s WCAG compliance using the PAC 2024 tool? Fear not! …

Insights from the 2024 WebAIM Million examination of the net's top 1,000,000 website homepages!

Today’s post is all about the insights from the latest WebAIM Million, shedding light on the accessibility landscape of the web in …

How to fix the Link Annotation not nested Inside of a Link Structure element error, for WCAG Compliance

In today’s tutorial, we’ll address a common issue encountered when testing for WCAG compliance using the PAC 2024 tool. If you’re ready …

5 tips for nonprofit accessibility

Maintaining an accessible nonprofit organization is a moral and legal obligation. It’s also a key factor in ensuring that nonprofits effectively reach, engage, …

How to add descriptive captions to charts and graphs in MS word

Today we’re diving into the crucial topic of making Microsoft Word documents compliant with Section 508 of The Rehabilitation Act: making charts and …

Best practices for creating descriptive URLs and links in MS Word for Section 508 compliance

Today we’re diving into the crucial topic of making Microsoft Word documents compliant with Section 508 of The Rehabilitation Act: ensuring URLs …

How to make Google Slides Accessible

Welcome to our blog on enhancing accessibility in Google Slides. Today we’ll dive into the key features to ensure your presentations are …

Understanding how to make links accessible in MS Word documents for Section 508 compliance.

Today, we’re diving into a crucial aspect of making Microsoft Word documents compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: ensuring keyboard …

How to ensure MS Word documents comply with color contrast ratio of 4.5:1 using tools and manual checks.

Creating accessible documents involves adhering to modern content standards like Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. This post centers on achieving the …

Widget annotation not nested inside a form structure element | PAC 2021 Error |

In this blog post, we explore a key aspect of PDF accessibility: widget annotations not nested in form structure elements. The PAC …

Fixing the figure structure element error in the PAC 2021 checker for PDF/UA compliance

In this blog post, we dive into a common challenge faced by PDF accessibility experts: the inappropriate use of a figure structure …

How to fix the font not embedded error for PDF/UA & WCAG Compliance

In the world of digital accessibility, ensuring that PDF documents meet the PDF/UA & WCAG compliance standards is crucial. A common issue …

Section 508 Compliance for Word, add alternative text

Welcome to another post in our series focusing on enhancing Word accessibility to ensure Section 508 compliance. Today, we explore the importance …

Removing flashing, flickering, and animated text from MS Word documents

Welcome to another post in our series focusing on enhancing Word accessibility to ensure Section 508 compliance. Today, we learn the importance …

Managing track changes in MS Word for accessibility

Welcome to another post in our series on enhancing Word accessibility to ensure Section 508 compliance. Today, we explore how to manage …

How to remove watermarks and background images from Word documents for section 508 compliance

Welcome to another post in our series on enhancing Word accessibility to ensure Section 508 compliance. Today, we learn how to remove …

Use sans serif font to ensure your Word documents are Section 508 compliant.

Today’s topic is how to set accessible fonts in Microsoft Word documents, to ensure section 508 compliance. Using the right font is …

How to set document properties and language in MS Word for Section 508 compliance.

Today we’re diving into the crucial topic of making Microsoft Word documents compliant with Section 508 of The Rehabilitation Act: setting document properties …

Ensure your Word file name is less than 30 characters in order to be Section 508 compliant.

Today we’re diving into the crucial topic of making Microsoft Word documents compliant with Section 508 of The Rehabilitation Act: ensuring the file …