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    Tag: Section 508

    How to use my WCAG and Section 508 Checklists for document accessibility

    How to Use The Accessibility Guy’s Checklists for WCAG Compliance

    Today’s post breaks down how to use my accessibility checklists to review Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe PDF documents for WCAG and Section 508…

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    Shawn Jordison January 25, 2026
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    CIC to GID Map Entry

    How to Fix the Invalid CID To GID Map Entry in Type 2 CID Fonts | PAC 2024

    Digital document accessibility is more critical than ever, especially for ensuring PDFs meet standards like WCAG and Section 508. Many professionals encounter a recurring technical…

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    Shawn Jordison April 28, 2025
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    Set title, subject, author, and keywords for Section 508 for PDF

    Set PDF Metadata: Title, Subject, Author & Keywords | Section 508 for PDF

    Ensuring that a PDF document meets accessibility standards is crucial for compliance with Section 508 and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). One of the key…

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    Shawn Jordison February 19, 2025
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    Ensure your PDF is tagged

    How to Ensure Your PDF is Tagged | Section 508 for PDF

    A key component of PDF accessibility is tagging. This guide explains how to check whether a PDF is tagged, why tagging is important, and how…

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    Shawn Jordison February 12, 2025
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    How to use the Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker

    How to Use the Accessibility Checker in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

    The Adobe Acrobat accessibility checker offers a straightforward way to evaluate the accessibility of PDF documents. While this tool identifies some issues, it has limitations…

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    Shawn Jordison November 13, 2024
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    How to make tables accessible in Word for Section 508 compliance

    How to Make Tables Accessible in MS Word | Section 508 for Word

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

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    Shawn Jordison August 19, 2024
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    How to choose files in PowerPoint for Section 508 compliance.

    How to Choose File Names in PowerPoint | Section 508 for PowerPoint

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

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    Shawn Jordison July 31, 2024
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    How to use patterns, headings, lists, and symbols in MS Word to meet Section 508 accessibility standards.

    How to Use Patterns, Headings, Lists, and Symbols to Show Emphasis | Section 508 for Word

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

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    Shawn Jordison July 22, 2024
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    How to set the reading order of a slide in PowerPoint for Section 508 compliance

    How to Set the Reading Order of a Slide | Section 508 for PowerPoint

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

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    Shawn Jordison July 15, 2024
    How to use the list feature in MS Word to ensure your lists are Section 508 compliant

    How To Use the List Feature in MS Word | Section 508 for Word

    In today’s post we learn how to use the list feature in Microsoft Word to ensure your documents are accessible and compliant with Section 508…

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    Shawn Jordison June 26, 2024
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    Webinar: The DOJ’s 2026 Accessibility Rule

    February 2 | 12 PM PST

    Civic Plus Webinar February 2

    How the DOJ’s new accessibility rule applies to your CSU or UC documents and what the 2026 compliance deadlines mean for PDFs, forms, and legacy academic content.

    Co-hosted with CivicPlus

    Register for DOJ’s 2026 Accessibility Rule

    Webinar: Designing Accessible PDFs

    February 11 | 10 AM PST

    Join my webinar with Venngage as we dive into Accessible PDF Design

    Join Venngage and Shawn Jordison (The Accessible Guy) for a practical roundtable on how to create truly accessible PDFs.
    Register for Designing Accessible PDFs

    Webinar: Word Document Accessibility for Title II Compliance

    February 13 | 10 AM PST

    Webinar for Word document accessibility under Title II of ADA, February 13

    This session focuses on creating accessible Word documents from the start. Topics include styles, headings, lists, tables, links, images, and checker limits. Emphasis is on preventing downstream remediation.
    Register for Word Accessibility under Title II

    Webinar: PowerPoint Accessibility for Title II Compliance

    February 27 | 10 AM EST

    Webinar: FEB27- PowerPoint Accessibility Under Title II

    This session covers accessible slide design for public entities. Topics include layouts, reading order, images, charts, color use, and notes. It explains how slides become a compliance issue when shared publicly.
    Register for PPT Accessibility under Title II

    Webinar: Scanned Documents, OCR, and Title II Risk

    March 27 | 10 AM PST

    Webinar: Scanned Documents, OCR, and Title II Risk

    This session explains why scanned documents are one of the highest Title II risks. It covers image-only PDFs, OCR behavior, and common failures. Guidance is provided on remediation and prioritization.Register for Scanned Documents, OCR, and Title II Risk

     

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