How do I make a 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)