PDF Accessibility 101 - Webinar (10/16/24)

Making Your Documents Inclusive

While many libraries focus on making their websites accessible, downloadable PDFs often get overlooked.

Unlike web pages, PDFs are not inherently accessible and require specific efforts to ensure they are usable by all patrons. This session will provide practical steps you can take to create accessible PDFs, ensuring that everyone can access and benefit from your library's digital content. Join us to learn how to make your PDFs inclusive and user-friendly, and enhance the accessibility of your library’s resources.

Virtual Trainer: Laura Solomon

Laura Solomon, MCIW, MLS, is the Library Services Manager at the Ohio Public Library Information Network and a W3C-certified front-end web developer. With over two decades of experience in web development and design, Laura has honed her expertise in both public libraries and as an independent consultant.

Recognized as a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, she has authored books on social media and content mar-keting tailored for libraries, as well as about library web-site design. She has dedicated many course hours to learning how to make websites accessible, ensuring that digital spaces are inclusive for all users.

This project was funded either under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Library Cooperative Grant program. Florida’s LSTA and LCG programs are administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.

For FY2023-24, the total state and federal budgets for NEFLIN's programs are $694,693. 42% of the total costs ($294,693) are supported by federal funds, and 58% of this program ($400,000) is supported by state funds.