Why are accessible PDFs important?
When PDFs meet digital accessibility criteria, they can be accessed by people who are mobility impaired, blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, or who have cognitive impairments. They are easier to use with and without assistive technology such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, text-to-speech software, speech recognition software, alternative input devices, Braille embossers, and refreshable Braille displays.
All students benefit from accessible materials, even those without an identified disability. Accessibility features improve display on small screens and mobile devices, tab order for navigating documents, and screen reader experience for a wide range of learning abilities.