How do I make my PDF form accessible?

PDF forms must be remediated to be accessible. 

The most accessible (and easiest, and cheapest) option is to convert your PDF form into an accessible web-based form. 

Convert your PDF form to a web-based form

PDF forms are very difficult to make accessible. We recommend, if possible, converting your PDF form into a web-based form. Some options include:

• Google forms
• Qualtrics forms 
• Docusign forms 

Hire a vendor

We strongly recommend hiring a PDF remediation vendor for fillable forms.

The most up-to-date information about PDF remediation vendors can be found on our Accessibility Vendors page. 

Remediate a PDF form in-house 

You can remediating PDF forms in-house using Adobe Acrobat, but it is difficult and time consuming.

These training resources will teach you how to remediate most PDF documents, including forms. 

• Creating Accessible PDFs - LinkedIn Learning (5 hours)
• Advanced Accessible PDFs - LinkedIn Learning (6 hours)