Accessibility Services
Document Accessibility: Ensuring Digital Content for Everyone
In today’s digital world, accessible documents aren’t just a nice-to-have—they’re essential. Recent studies show that 88% of websites and documents fail to meet current accessibility standards, creating barriers for millions of users. At Bert Jones Production & Design Studio, we’re committed to changing that statistic, one document at a time.
Why Document Accessibility Matters
- Legal Compliance: With the Department of Justice’s 2024 regulations strengthening digital accessibility requirements, ensuring your documents meet WCAG 2.2 and Section 508 standards isn’t optional—it’s mandatory.
- Broader Reach: Your content should reach everyone who needs it. Accessible documents ensure that people using screen readers, keyboard navigation, or other assistive technologies can access your information effectively.
- Risk Mitigation: With accessibility-related lawsuits on the rise, properly remediated documents protect your organization from legal challenges while demonstrating your commitment to inclusion.
Our Document Remediation Process
With over 10 years of accessibility experience, we’ve refined our approach to make your documents fully accessible:
Initial Assessment: We thoroughly evaluate your documents using industry-leading tools like Adobe Acrobat and CommonLook.
Comprehensive Remediation: Our process includes:
- Adding proper document structure and tags
- Implementing alternative text for images
- Ensuring proper reading order
- Creating accessible tables and lists
- Validating form fields and links
Quality Assurance: Every document undergoes rigorous testing to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 and Section 508 standards.
Quick Turnaround: We understand urgency—government clients receive completed projects within 3-5 days, while healthcare clients typically see one-week turnarounds.
Why Choose Us?
- Expertise: A decade of experience in accessibility and document remediation
- Efficiency: Streamlined processes that maintain quality while meeting tight deadlines
- Dedication: Commitment to making digital content accessible to everyone
- Compliance: Up-to-date knowledge of latest accessibility standards and regulations
Take our self-assessment quiz below and see how you rate.
Document Accessibility Self-Assessment Checklist
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Next Steps:
- Complete this self-assessment for each document type requiring
remediation - Contact BJPDS with your results for a detailed consultation
- Receive a customized remediation plan based on your specific needs
Note: This self-assessment is a preliminary tool. A thorough accessibility audit may
reveal additional requirements.
Ready to make your documents accessible to everyone?
Contact us today to discuss your document remediation needs.
Download our Accessibility Checklist
Web Accessibility Glossary
A comprehensive guide to accessibility terms, standards, and best practices
Introduction
Welcome to BJPDS’s accessibility glossary. As specialists in document remediation and accessible design, we’ve compiled this resource to help you understand key accessibility concepts and terminology. Our glossary reflects over 20 years of experience in making digital content accessible to everyone.
Core Accessibility Principles (POUR)
Information must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
- Example: Providing alt text for images so screen reader users can understand visual content
- Related terms: Alt text, Color contrast, Screen readers
User interface components must be operable by all users.
- Example: Ensuring all functions can be accessed via keyboard navigation
- Related terms: Keyboard accessibility, Focus indicators, Navigation
Information and interface operation must be understandable.
- Example: Using clear, consistent navigation and labeling
- Related terms: Readability, User interface, Clear language
Content must be robust enough to work with various technologies.
- Example: Ensuring compatibility with different assistive technologies
- Related terms: Screen readers, Browser compatibility, Device independence
Essential Terms
Document Accessibility
Description: Text alternative for non-text content
- Usage: Describe images, graphics, and visual elements
- Best practice: Be concise but descriptive
- Example: “Logo of BJPDS showing a stylized accessibility icon in blue”
Description: PDF Universal Accessibility standard
- Usage: Creating accessible PDF documents
- Best practice: Follow Section 508 compliance guidelines
- Example: Properly tagged PDFs with reading order and structure
Standards and Compliance
Description: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Level A: Minimum accessibility requirements
- Level AA: Standard for most websites
- Level AAA: Highest level of accessibility
- Example: Color contrast ratios, keyboard navigation
Description: Federal accessibility requirements
- Usage: Government and federal agency compliance
- Best practice: Regular compliance testing
- Example: Document remediation for government clients
Resources and Tools
Need Professional Accessibility Services?
Our team specializes in making your documents and digital content accessible to everyone. Contact us for:
- Document remediation
- Accessibility consulting
- Training workshops
- Compliance testing