Creating Accessible PDFs for Medical Guides Like "How to Use OneTouch Ultra 2"

[sts_4989]

i everyone,

I’m working on creating clear and accessible PDF guides for medical devices, including instructions on   for patients who need easy-to-follow documentation. I want to make sure the PDFs are optimized for readability and accessibility, especially for users who rely on screen readers.

Can anyone share tips or best practices using Adobe Acrobat to enhance accessibility in such instructional PDFs? Features like tagging, alt text for images, and form fields — what should I focus on to make these guides user-friendly and compliant with accessibility standards?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

[Tariq Ahmad Dar]

Hi @sts_4989, 

Thank you for reaching out with your question. Please wait for additional input from experts, as some of them are subject matter experts.

Yes, creating an accessible PDF for a medical guide like “How to Use OneTouch Ultra 2” is entirely feasible using Adobe Acrobat Pro. Acrobat Pro offers a comprehensive set of tools to ensure your document meets accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.0 and PDF/UA (ISO 14289). https://adobe.ly/3Ha6LOc

Key Accessibility Features in Acrobat Pro:

1. Prepare for Accessibility Tool: This guided action assists in adding essential accessibility elements, including document titles, language settings, and alternative text for images.
2. Accessibility Checker: This tool evaluates the document against accessibility standards, highlighting issues like missing tags or improper reading order and providing guidance for remediation. 
3. Reading Order Tool: This tool allows you to define the logical reading sequence of content, ensuring that screen readers convey information in the correct order. 
4. Tags Panel: This panel enables manual inspection and editing of the document’s tag structure, ensuring that headings, lists, tables, and other elements are correctly identified. 
5. Forms Accessibility: For interactive elements, Acrobat Pro allows you to add form fields with proper labels and set a logical tab order, enhancing usability for assistive technology users.

By utilizing these tools, you can create a PDF that is accessible to users with disabilities, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and providing an inclusive experience for all readers.

~Tariq