I have a version 9 standard and was wondering if this will work for us now?

that depends upon whether acrobat 9 std has all the features you want.

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Here are some of the new things you can do with Acrobat Pro DC on the desktop:

• Turn scanned paper documents into instantly editable PDFs
• Edit PDFs faster with full-page paragraph reflow and easy bullet updates
• Export PDFs to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint with improved bullets and tables
• Fill, sign, and send forms fast from anywhere with smart autofill
• Use a spell checker to identify and fix typos in your PDF
• Crop and correct photos of paper documents automatically
• Fix suspected text recognition errors in scans with a side-by-side view
• Store and access files securely online with 5GB of free storage
• Edit text in a PDF on your iPad
• Organize pages in PDF files from your iOS or Android tablet or smartphone.
• Turn your mobile device camera into a portable scanner
• Get signatures from others, track responses, and archive signed documents
• Send, track and confirm receipt of important documents, without overnight deliveries
• Store and access files securely online with 20GB of storage
• Get ongoing access to new features and upgrades at no additional charge