With a bit of work and the right tools, it's entirely possible to make online PDF forms accessible, but there is a catch.

According to the Justice Department, most federal agencies struggle to meet Section 508’s requirements for PDF accessibility. Here’s why.

Access to content is more important than format.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) apply to PDFs and other web-delivered documents. Here’s what content authors should know.

To author accessible PDFs, think about the needs and preferences of your readers. Here’s how to avoid several common PDF accessibility barriers.

A new rollout of Chrome will have automatic PDF tagging, which may be very useful, but shouldn't replace manual revisions, brought to you by the Bureau of Internet Accessibility.

Forcing users to browse PDF files causes frustration and slow task completion, compared to standard webpages. Use PDF only for documents that users will print. In those cases, following 10 basic guidelines will minimize usability problems.

An accessible PDF is a PDF document that can be read and accessed by people with disabilities, primarily for the vision-impaired that may use assistive technology to read the file through text-to-speech or a Braille printout. A PDF document is considered accessible only if it meets a set of accessibility guidelines.

Adobe is an industry leader in accessibility and supports the creation of outstanding web experiences by encouraging developers to produce rich, engaging content that is accessible to all.

Document management applications — Electronic document file format enhancement for accessibility — Part 1: Use of ISO 32000-1 (PDF/UA-1)

Document management applications — Electronic document file format enhancement for accessibility — Part 1: Use of ISO 32000-1 (PDF/UA-1)

PDF file format accessibility features combined with Adobe® Acrobat® and Adobe Reader® allow universal access to documents. Learn more.

The BoIA Web Accessibility Certification Program delivers online accessibility training with 24/7 access and flexibility to study anywhere, at any time.