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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 Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker

    How to Use the Accessibility Checker in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

    Today’s post is a step-by-step guide to using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC’s built-in Accessibility Checker to quickly scan your PDF for common accessibility issues and…

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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: 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

    Webinar: Accessible Forms for Title II (PDF and Word)

    April 10 | 10 AM PST

    Webinar: Accessible Forms for Title II PDF & Word

    This session focuses on accessible forms used by public entities. Topics include labels, tab order, instructions, required fields, and errors. Both PDF and Word form limitations are addressed.

    Register for Accessible Forms for Title II

    Webinar: Advanced PDF Accessibility for Title II Compliance

    April 24 | 10 AM PST

    Webinar: Advanced PDF Accessibility under Title II

    This session goes beyond basic PDF accessibility. It covers complex tags, tables, artifacts, forms, and edge cases. Designed for staff already working in PDF remediation.
    Register for Advanced PDF Accessibility for Title II

    Webinar: Math and STEM Accessibility for Title II Compliance

    May 8 | 10 AM PST

    math & STEM accessibility under Title II

    This session explains how math and technical content impacts accessibility. Topics include equations, symbols, images of math, and assistive technology limits. Accommodation scenarios are discussed.
    Register for Math & STEM Accessibility under Title II

    Webinar: Document Templates and Repeatable Accessibility for Title II Compliance

    May 22 | 10 AM EST

    Webinar: Document Templates and Repeatable Accessibility for Title II ComplianceThis session focuses on using templates to scale accessibility. Topics include Word and PowerPoint templates, branding control, locked content, and author guidance. The goal is consistency and risk reduction.
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