PDF Accessibility Remediation
Discover your PDFs' true accessibility requirements.
PDFs on your website are subject to the same accessibility guidelines as the remainder of your site. If you publish frequently—such as minutes, forms, reports, and notices—it's likely that some of this content has not been examined. We’ll help you identify what exists and what you need to address any issues.
Why PDF's require their own review
For government agencies, school districts, and nonprofits serving the public, ADA Title II and Section 508 govern PDFs the same way they do web pages. Many organizations lack a precise inventory of the PDFs on their websites, and even more struggle to identify which ones matter most—addressing this oversight is often the first crucial step.
A strong accessibility score doesn’t equate to true usability.
While automated remediation tools can handle large volumes efficiently, they have their limitations. A document might achieve a 90% automated compliance score yet still contain a table that appears nonsensical to a screen reader, or a form field that is impossible to fill out without a mouse.
Software can identify structure and metadata, but it fails to assess whether an individual can genuinely interact with the document. Complex layouts—such as multi-column pages, forms, or scanned documents—require human review, not just scanning, to ensure accessibility, especially in the face of audits or complaints.
Start with a comprehensive assessment of your PDF inventory instead of subscribing to additional services right away.
Before partnering with a remediation vendor or choosing a software solution, it’s crucial to clarify your situation: the total count of published PDFs, which ones present notable risks, and which can be resolved through straightforward automation. This is the goal of the evaluation. Following that, I will provide customized recommendations for each category rather than a generic, one-size-fits-all solution—and I will be your primary point of contact throughout the entire process, so you won’t have to manage a platform or coordinate communications among multiple vendors.
How PDF review and remediation are conducted
At webcompliance.co, we handle the assessment, scoping, and client relations. Our trusted partner, Allyant, a firm specializing in accessibility, executes the remediation work. As a verified Allyant Digital Agency Partner, we collaborate closely on document remediation projects.
Allyant's team consists of certified accessibility experts who conduct the in-depth human reviews that complex documents require; this is their core expertise and focus, not an additional service. After remediation, they conduct a thorough accuracy check, and you will receive both the accessible files and supporting documentation for use in accessibility statements, internal records, or in response to DOJ/OCR inquiries, if required.
Who PDF review and remediation is intended for:
Government agencies | Title II & Section 508
Any documents such as ordinances, permit forms, public notices, and board minutes featured on your website fall under this category. WebCompliance.co collaborates with governmental clients at both county and municipal levels, including members of the Missouri Association of Counties.
Schools & Higher Education
Documents include enrollment packets, board minutes, handbooks, and instructional materials. Educational institutions often experience some of the most vigorous enforcement actions from the OCR.
Nonprofits engaged in public communications
Annual reports, grant documents, program materials, and event handouts—anything published on your website is potentially relevant.
Organizations facing a document backlog
If your website contains years’ worth of unreviewed PDFs on accessibility, the assessment will highlight where to prioritize your budget first.
