PDF & Document Accessibility
Tagged, screen-reader-navigable PDFs and accessible Word and PowerPoint files — remediated to WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and PDF/UA. Inaccessible PDFs are the file type behind most accessibility complaints; this is where remediation starts.
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- WCAG 2.1 AA - Section 508 - PDF/UA
What is a tagged (accessible) PDF?
A tagged PDF contains a hidden structure that tells assistive technology what each element is — headings, lists, tables, images, form fields — and the order to read them in. PDF/UA is the international standard for accessible PDFs; a tagged, PDF/UA-conformant file lets a screen-reader user navigate a document the way a sighted reader scans the layout.
The PDFs you've already published are the exposure
A PDF that looks fine on screen can be completely unusable to someone relying on a screen reader — and inaccessible PDFs are the most common trigger for OCR complaints and demand letters. The DOJ's ADA Title II rule pulls government documents into WCAG 2.1 AA by April 26, 2027 (populations of 50,000 or more) and April 26, 2028 (smaller entities), and years of accumulated Office files and PDFs are in scope. Every untagged file published today adds to that backlog.
Document remediation from a vendor agencies already trust
Taika Translations has served agencies, school districts, and healthcare organizations since 2009 — 80,000+ projects delivered, trusted by state and federal agencies, purchasable through GSA and NASPO ValuePoint contracts, with a 5.0★ Google rating. Our team remediates to WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and PDF/UA, and because most clients also carry a language-access obligation, translated versions of the same documents come out of the same workflow.
How document remediation runs
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Free accessibility assessment
Send a sample of your documents — we identify what fails which standard, what remediation involves, and what to prioritize. Free, no obligation.
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Remediation with verification
Each file gets a correct tag tree, reading order, alt text, marked headings, lists and tables, labeled form fields, and metadata — then verification with the same tools auditors use.
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Templates for what comes next
Accessible source templates and training so new documents start conformant, instead of feeding the next remediation backlog.
What you get
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PDF/UA tagging done right
A correct tag tree and reading order, so assistive technology follows the document the way a sighted reader follows the layout.
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Headings, lists & tables
Properly marked structure so navigation works and data relationships read the way they look.
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Alt text that carries meaning
Meaningful descriptions for images, charts, and figures — not autogenerated filler.
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Accessible forms
Labeled, keyboard-navigable form fields, so the documents people must complete are the ones they actually can.
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VPAT & conformance reports
Documentation of conformance on request — what procurement, compliance teams, and counsel need for their files.
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Accessible in every language
Translated vital documents that are also WCAG-conformant — language access and disability access from one vendor.
A PDF that looks fine on screen can be completely unusable to someone relying on a screen reader — no reading order, untagged headings, images with no description, tables that read as a jumble. For government agencies, schools, and their vendors, that’s now a compliance problem as well as an access one.
Taika Translations remediates the documents organizations actually publish — PDFs, Word, and PowerPoint — so they meet WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and the PDF/UA standard for accessible PDFs, with a VPAT or conformance report available on request. Start with the free accessibility assessment and a sample of your documents, and Taika will scope the remediation; for web pages, media, and broader program work, see Section 508 remediation and the full accessibility and compliance services.
- Trusted by State & Federal Agencies
- 5.0★ Google Rating
- GSA Schedule Holder
What we cover
- Public notices, letters, and vital documents (PDF)
- Forms and applications — fillable, labeled, keyboard-navigable
- Reports, plans, budgets, and board documents
- Word and PowerPoint source files
- Brochures, flyers, and designed collateral
- IEPs, handbooks, and school communications
- Patient and member materials
How we verify conformance
- Automated testing with the same checkers auditors use, plus manual keyboard and screen-reader passes
- Remediation to the named standard — WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, or PDF/UA — not a vague 'more accessible'
- VPAT or conformance report on request, ready for procurement and compliance files
What clients say
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“[Taika] consistently exceeded our expectations... over the past six months.”
Shelley Bales · Belton Independent School District (BISD)
Credentials & registrations
- Trusted by State & Federal Agencies
- GSA Schedule Holder
- NASPO ValuePoint
- Veteran-Owned (VOSB)
- FERPA-Compliant
- HIPAA-Trained Staff
- 5.0★ Google Rating
Frequently Asked Questions
What does document remediation actually involve?
Making a document usable by assistive technology: adding a correct tag structure and reading order, alternative text for images, properly marked headings, lists, and data tables, accessible form fields, language and title metadata, and sufficient color contrast. The result is a document a screen reader can navigate the way a sighted reader navigates the visual layout.
Which standards do you remediate to?
WCAG 2.1 AA (the success criteria referenced by the DOJ's ADA Title II rule for state and local government), Section 508 for federal agencies and their vendors, and the PDF/UA standard for accessible PDFs. Tell us which applies to your organization.
Can you provide documentation of conformance?
Yes — Taika can provide a VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) or a conformance report for remediated materials on request, which procurement and compliance teams often need for their files.
Which file types can you remediate?
PDFs are the core of most engagements, alongside the Word and PowerPoint source files they come from. Fixing the source file is often the better investment — every future export starts accessible instead of needing remediation again.
How long does PDF remediation take?
It depends on page count, layout complexity, and how many documents are in scope — a dense form with tables takes more work than a simple notice. The free assessment gives you a concrete scope and timeline for your actual document set rather than a generic estimate.
Can the same documents be translated and made accessible?
Yes — that's the point of one vendor. Vital documents can be translated into the languages your community speaks and delivered as tagged, WCAG-conformant files in the same workflow, so language access and disability access are handled together.
Ready when you are
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Reviewed by Margarita Ehlinger, Chief Project Manager — updated