[blparent] Accessible PDF program

[Jennifer Woods]

Hi Judy,

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. 
I do not have open book yet I need to get that. I am currently using Serotek DocuScan Plus the issue that I have though is similar to what you mentioned you've experienced with Word and it re formats the document making it not possible to print out in the same format I received it and return it to the doctor.

I am running dual operating systems and recently added Windows to my Mac so I do not have all of the necessary software that I need yet.

For the paperwork I needed filled out I was able to send it to my mom and since she is sighted she filled it out for me using Adobe on her Mac.

Jennifer 


On Nov 28, 2015, at 9:07 PM, Judy Jones via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hi,

When you see a document you can download in adobe, depending on the editor, you may or may not be able to fill it out on the computer.  Many adobe publishers figure that you will print out their documents and fill them out by hand.

I have tried to copy/paste a document into word, but messes up the formatting.

Some adobe documents, when they are processed, you will get an "alert empty document" message.  That document will still print though.

With the newer Jaws versions, if you are using Jaws, there may be ways around this.  Also, if you have OpenBook, you may be able to open that adobe document from within OpenBook program, then edit it in edit mode, but haven't had the chance to play around with that much.

I would also be interested to hear others' input who may have had more experience than I.  I don't find Adobe to be terribly dependable when it comes to access.  Again, it depends on the creator of the document.

Judy

-----Original Message----- From: Jennifer Woods via BlParent
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Subject: [blparent] Accessible PDF program

Hello I am wondering what you use for an accessible PDF application to fill out paperwork using the computer such as medical forms that need to be filled out and taken back to the doctor.

Is Adobe accessible?

Thanks
Jennifer
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