[blindlaw] PDF files

[ckrugman at sbcglobal.net]

PDF files are accessible on web sites as long as the information presented 
in them does not come from a scanned image. A while back we had an issue 
here in Fresno where city staff was scanning pdf files in to the web site 
and those weren't accessible unless someone had access to software such as 
Kurzweil or Open Book. For someone to read files directly from a web site 
they need to come from an actual document rather than a scanned image. If 
needed contact me off list and I can go in to more detail with you.
Chuck Krugman, M.S.W., Paralegal
1237 P Street
Fresno ca 93721
559-266-9237
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Langlois" <langlois2 at verizon.net>
To: "Brian Langlois" <langlois2 at verizon.net>; "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing 
List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] PDF files


> So, are we saying that PDF files are accessible to blind computer users? 
> Somewhat accessible?
> I'm working with my local city web site which uses different types of 
> files, including PDF.
> In the past, I've told city leaders to use a different format, not PDF or 
> any other graphical format.
> Thoughts? Suggestions?
> Brian l.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Brian Langlois" <langlois2 at verizon.net>
> To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 10:38 PM
> Subject: [blindlaw] PDF files
>
>
>> Hello, listers,
>> For years I have regarded PDF  files as generally inaccessible to blind 
>> computer users.
>> I'm wondering if this is still true in the blind community.
>> Thanks!
>> Brian Langlois
>>
>>
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