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Optimizing PDFs to Reduce File Size

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Judi in Talking PDF

Using the Portable Document Format (PDF) can eliminate a number of problems when sharing files. From fonts and formatting to images, tags, bookmarks and more, PDF ensures your document looks exactly as you intended when it is opened by the recipient. Depending on how your file was created, it could be a larger file size [...]

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User Accessibility: Website Design Mistakes

Posted on July 25, 2012 by in Compliance, Talking PDF, User Accessibility

A significant portion of people around the world use assistive technology to aid sensory, motor or cognitive disabilities, but improperly designed website elements render these tools nearly useless. Every aspect from navigation to website text to images to downloadable documents should be available to those who use assistive technology. Section 508 compliance is an involved process with no easy fixes. However, there are some initial, cost-effective steps you can take on your way to becoming compliant.

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