IS to host third annual ‘Extreme Makeover: PDF Edition’

For many years, PDFs were considered the best document type for any and all purposes, but an understanding of technology and users has evolved.

If not crafted with attention to accessibility, PDFs can be barriers for individuals with disabilities. Revising or converting PDFs is way to make websites and courses more accessible.

The third annual Extreme Makeover PDF Edition starts Nov. 6 and runs through the week of Dec. 3.  Complete this online registration form to join the event. Spots are limited.

The event is sponsored by the WFU IS Technology Accessibility Team and the Accessible Content Working Group. The goal is to make websites and courses more inclusive by eliminating inaccessible portable document format (PDF) files.

Each week will have a dedicated theme, and participants will have the opportunity to take on tasks to reduce their inaccessible PDFs by assessing the PDFs available on their site or in their course, creating accessible digital documents and forms, and improving necessary PDFs by adding accessibility features or finding more accessible versions.

Questions? Contact Eudora Struble, director, technology accessibility ad 336-758-1960 or email strublej@wfu.edu

Other helpful links:

• Technology Accessibility at Wake website
• Accessibility Content Working Group