Accessible PDFs: Working with WCAG and PDF/UA

Making sure online documents meet accessibility standards is crucial for creating an inclusive digital environment. But what does that mean? How does WCAG play a part in non-web content, such as PDFs? And what in world is PDF/UA?

We've got some international speakers joining us this meetup! Dr. Ann Knettler from America and Amanda Mace from Australia will talk about how these standards relate to PDFs and why WCAG isn't an answer on its own.

About the speakers:
Dr. Ann Knettler, Vice President of Consulting at GrackleDocs
An accessibility strategist with over 17 years of experience as an ADA and 504 Compliance Officer, Director of Disability Resources offices, and global corporate policy advisor; Ann is a sought-after speaker, educator, professor, and consultant.

Amanda Mace, Vice President of Australasia at GrackleDocs
Amanda is a digital accessibility expert with more than 12 years experience in the accessibility industry. As the only Australian based W3C evangelist, Lead for the W3C Australian Chapter and a member of W3C working groups, Amanda continues to contribute standards and guidelines to ensure a more accessible future for all.

Schedule:
5:30pm - Doors open
6:00pm - Streaming via Zoom starts for talk and Q&A
6:45pm - Pizza and mingling
7:30pm - End

Thanks to our sponsors Aleph Accessibility and two/fiftyseven.

Livestream option:
It would be great to see you in person! But if you can't make it, here is the livestream link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82552227768?pwd=JMXarPUbgJ87W5H3oa9WbR3XpczYoF.1

Or Zoom Meeting ID: 825 5222 7768, Passcode: 615394

Other details:

• Pizza will be served, including plant-based options. Please let us know if you have other dietary requirements
• The event will be in-person and live-streamed with auto-generated captions
• The event space is wheelchair accessible
• Please let us know if we can provide any additional accommodations!