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Document Accessibility Services (DAS)

Document Accessibility Services (DAS)

Expert Document Accessibility for a Reasonable Price

We transform materials into a wide range of accessible file formats for individuals with print-related disabilities, so that they can use a screen reader or other assistive technology to read content aloud. 

Our Document Accessibility team is unique in that we do not rely on automation in our work, and unlike many accessibility companies, we go beyond PDF remediation to produce multiple file formats to meet the needs of individuals with different disabilities.

Our accessible files are used by a wide range of individuals with various disabilities, including those who are blind or have low vision, and those with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or ADHD. Individuals with motor impairments also benefit from having a digital version of their material, and those with cognitive impairments benefit from our alternative text description of images and graphs. 

We also provide trainings for groups who want to learn more about document accessibility and how to make these different file formats fully accessible.

Accessible File Formats

File Format

Price Per Page

Description

PDF$0.66An accessible PDF will be the best option for most sighted individuals. The PDF can be accessed and read aloud by text to speech software and will have bookmarks for easy navigation. PDF files maintain the same formatting as the physical book or source material.

Our PDF files do not include alternative text descriptions, but they are the best value with the quickest turnaround.
DOC$0.81

Microsoft Word DOC files have accessible text, structured headings, and alt text added to images. An accessible DOC is a good option for individuals who are blind or have low vision and use a screen reader such as JAWS or NVDA to access content. The reading order is optimized and multiple levels of headings provide easy navigation.

Because our DOC files include brief alternative text descriptions for images, they may take longer to produce.

HTML$0.89HTML files have accessible text, structured headings, and alt text added to images. An accessible HTML file is a good option for individuals who are blind or have low vision and access content using a web browser, which is free and easy to customize. The reading order is optimized and multiple levels of headings provide easy navigation.

Because our HTML files include brief alternative text descriptions for images, they may take longer to produce.
EPUB$1.29EPUB files have accessible text, structured headings, and alt text added to images. An accessible EPUB with Alt Text is a good option for individuals who are blind or have low vision, or for individuals who use an EPUB reader such as iBooks, Dolphin EasyReader, or Thorium to access content. The reading order is optimized and multiple levels of headings provide easy navigation.

Because our EPUB with Alt Text files include brief alternative text descriptions for images, they may take longer to produce.
Scanned PDF$0.12A Scanned PDF does not have accessible text and every page is a scanned image. If a sighted student simply needs quick access to a Scanned PDF file, we offer this option. We recommend a Scanned PDF for sighted individuals that need material not compatible with Optical Character Recognition or text-to-speech software. For example, if a student needs access to a graphic novel, but does not have time for us to produce this as a quoted project, we would offer a Scanned PDF.

Quoted Projects

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File FormatDescription
PowerPointOur PowerPoint files will have all content made accessible with proper reading order and alternative text description for images. Any animations will be described, and all tables will be made fully accessible.

Due to the time it takes to optimize each slide and describe images, these projects are quoted so that we can agree upon an estimated completion date and price before we begin work.
Alternative TextIf you have images you need described, we have the subject matter experts who can write brief or comprehensive alt text descriptions as needed and deliver them to you in a spreadsheet with image thumbnails and their descriptions.

Due to the wide variety in volume and image complexity, these projects are quoted so that we can agree upon an estimated completion date and price before we begin work.
DOC with Long DescriptionAn accessible DOCLD (Microsoft Word DOC with Long Description) file is the best option for individuals who are blind or have low vision and prefer comprehensive, detailed alternative text descriptions for every image.

Due to the time it takes to write comprehensive alt text, these projects are quoted so that we can agree upon an estimated completion date and price before we begin work.
PDF with Enhanced TagsAn accessible ETPDF (Enhanced Tagged PDF) file is the best option for individuals who prefer the layout to match the print version. These files have all the benefits and ease of a PDF, with optimized structure tags, reading order, and bookmarks to enhance the reading experience.

Due to the time it takes to optimize the tag structure and describe images, these projects are quoted so that we can agree upon an estimated completion date and price before we begin work.

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