Document accessibility
Accessibility Assistant
Work with the documents you’re comfortable with and easily make your PDF files accessible. A user-friendly solution for creating PDF/UA documents.
Document accessibility
The benefits of making your documents accessible
Improved accessibility
PDF/UA compatibility ensures that online PDFs are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those who use assistive devices such as screen readers or text-to-speech software.
Improved user experience
PDF/UA compatibility can enhance the user experience for individuals with disabilities by making it easier for them to access and interact with online PDFs.
Compliance with legislation
In most countries, organizations are legally obligated to make their online documents and materials accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Improved SEO
PDF/UA compatibility can enhance the visibility and ranking of online PDFs in search results, as search engines prioritize content that is accessible to users with disabilities.
Cost saving
Adopting uniform accessibility standards across the EU leads to lower operational costs.
It's the right thing to do
Not only are you benefiting your own business, but you are also helping millions of people worldwide being able to access and interact with digital content.
Accessibility Assistant
Creating PDF/UA documents with Accessibility Assistant
PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility) documents are a type of Portable Document Format (PDF) file designed to be fully accessible for individuals with disabilities. This video demonstrates how you can create PDF/UA documents using Accessibility Assistant.
We will guide you through the steps of reviewing the document, updating content and formatting, and ensuring that your document meets the requirements and standards of accessibility.
The European Accessibility Act
Digital accessibility in the private sector
Starting in June 2025, most private companies in European countries will be required to comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
The EAA is a landmark piece of legislation designed to enhance the accessibility of products and services for individuals with disabilities across the European Union (EU). It establishes comprehensive guidelines and requirements for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products and services to ensure digital content is accessible to everyone.
The compliance deadline was June 28, 2025. By this date, organizations must have implemented the necessary measures to make their digital assets accessible.
While the EAA calls for broad compliance, it exempts small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 10 employees and an annual turnover of less than 2 million Euros. Additionally, companies that would face a disproportionate burden in adhering to the EAA are also exempt.
Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your digital assets, such as PDF documents, are accessible to individuals with visual impairments who rely on screen readers. Accessibility Assistant by Omnidocs is here to help you achieve just that.
Read more about the EAA 2025 on it’s official website.
Which types of digital assets are impacted by the European Accessibility Act?
- Phones, computers, terminals for payments or purchasing transit tickets
- Consumer banking services
- Electronic communication services like phone and internet
- Audiovisual media services access
- E-books
- E-commerce platform
What types of services are impacted by the European Accessibility Act?
- Phone services
- Banking services
- E-commerce
- Websites, mobile apps, electronic tickets, and any other information resources for air, bus, rail, and water transportation services
- Access to Audio-visual media services (AVMS)
- Calls to the European emergency number 112
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