Adobe Acrobat Pro Section 508 Accessibility Introduction with AI Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class

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Course Synopsis

In this hands-on, two-day Adobe Acrobat Pro Section 508 Accessibility Introduction training course, learners will gain practical skills for creating and remediating accessible PDF documents. Through interactive lessons and by using smart AI-powered accessibility tools, participants will understand PDF accessibility requirements, evaluate PDF files documents using Acrobat’s Accessibility Checker, repair issues, and properly tag content leveraging AI-powered tagging and other advanced features. By course completion, students will be able to confidently author compliant materials from Microsoft Office and InDesign. This workshop provides learners with the latest methodologies to create or remediate PDF files accessible to people with disabilities.

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Public Enrollment Training Pricing

Commercial Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $795
GSA/Government Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $640.81
Non-Profit/Education Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $745

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Course Description: In this hands-on, two-day Adobe Acrobat Pro Section 508 Accessibility Introduction training course, learners will gain practical skills for creating and remediating accessible PDF documents. Through interactive lessons and by using smart AI-powered accessibility tools, participants will understand PDF accessibility requirements, evaluate PDF files documents using Acrobat’s Accessibility Checker, repair issues, and properly tag content leveraging AI-powered tagging and other advanced features. By course completion, students will be able to confidently author compliant materials from Microsoft Office and InDesign. This workshop provides learners with the latest methodologies to create or remediate PDF files accessible to people with disabilities.

Prerequisites: Students must have a good working knowledge of computers, operating systems, using a mouse, keyboard, standard menus and commands. Students must be able to open, save, and close applications and files, as well as navigate to other folders. You need a solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It is highly recommended that you have taken Acrobat Pro Intro prior to attending this class. If you use InDesign, it is recommended that you take InDesign Intro prior to this class.

Required Technical Set-Up:
• Primary computer connected to a second monitor OR second computer to view instructor live
• Reliable High-speed internet connection
• Web Browser: Google Chrome Preferred (Alternative: Microsoft Edge)
• 3-Button Computer mouse
• Audio Speaker/Microphone (built-in to computer or external)

Job Roles That Use Acrobat Pro Section 508 Accessibility:
Content Creators
Writers
Editors
Desktop Publishers
Instructional Systems Designers
e-Learning and Web Developers

Projects That Use Acrobat Pro Section 508 Accessibility:
Creating Accessible PDF Files, Presentations, and Publications

Adobe Acrobat Pro Section 508 Accessibility Introduction with AI Course Outline

1. PDF Accessibility Overview
Overview of PDF format
AI assistant determines accessibility path for PDFs
Demonstrating screen reader experience (JAWS)
Starting with an accessible document
AI powered accessibility checker
Accessible PDF characteristics

2. Using Acrobat Pro Accessibility Checker
Full accessibility check
Additional validation techniques
Mapping to WCAG 2.0/2.1 and PDF/UA

3. Acrobat DC PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow
Setting up accessibility workspace
Examining the PDF file
Adding document metadata
Setting document language
Using reading order tool
Adding and editing tags manually
Adding tags using cloud-based Auto-Tagging feature
Repairing tag structure

4. Creating Accessible Microsoft Word Documents
Using Word accessibility checker
Adding metadata
Converting to tagged PDF
Checking resulting PDF in Acrobat DC
Set accessibility preferences in the Accessibility Setup Assistant
Explore Adobe Liquid Mode

5. Making PowerPoint and Excel Files Accessible
PDF settings for Office apps
Controlling PowerPoint tag structure
Creating PDFs from PowerPoint and Excel

6. Creating Accessible PDFs from InDesign
Structuring content with styles
Defining export tags
Controlling reading order
Adding alternate text
Working with tables and links
Adding bookmarks
Exporting accessible PDF

Disclaimer: All course objectives and outlines are used as a guideline and are subject to change to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.

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  • Expert Virtual Live Instructor-Led, Hands-On Training by Senior Consultants, Designers, and Developers
  • Remote Access to Class Computer with Pre-Installed Software—No Licenses, Installs, or Downloads Required!
  • Instructor Live View of Participant Screens for Real-Time Over-the-Shoulder Support
  • Digital Course Materials for Post-Class Reference
  • 1-Year Access to Searchable Class Recording
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certification Pack Option (if applicable): Includes Online Test Prep, Exam Voucher + 1 Retake, and Virtual Exam Proctoring
  • IT Support for Technical Setup & During Training

No certification available

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  • Custom Outline to include Targeted Topics Based on Your Learning Needs
  • Instructor Led Hands-On Virtual Online Live Training (VOLT™) & Certification
  • Training Delivered from Certified Instructors that are Senior Consultants
  • Official Curriculum Courseware & Personal Use of Class Recording for Limited Time
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Remote Access to ThinkB!G Class Computer with Software licenses & Class Files Pre-Installed for Use During TrainingNo Installs or Downloads
  • Instructor‘s Real-Time View of ThinkB!G Class Computer Screen for Immediate Live Interactive Support
  • If Certification Training is Selected, It May Include a Test Prep Tool, Testing Voucher with Free Retake, and Proctor Fee (if taken with ThinkB!G Virtually)
  • Note: IT Support is Available to Pre-Flight Virtual Class Set Up Before & During Training

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