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Unlocking Digital Equality: How and Why GrackleDocs Champions the PDF/UA Standard
Ensuring that everyone can access and interact with digital content isn’t just good practice—it’s essential. Digital accessibility creates a more inclusive society, and for businesses, it’s both a legal requirement…

How to make a PDF accessible for all users
PDFs are still one of the most common ways to share reports, guides and forms. Without accessibility in mind, a PDF can shut people out, especially anyone who relies on…

Why You Shouldn’t Ask AI to Check Your PDF Accessibility (And What to Do Instead)
You’ve just received your fully remediated PDF. It’s been through a rigorous process to ensure it’s 100% compliant with PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility) standards. You’re proud of it. Then, you have…

GrackleDocs Announces Sponsorship of PDF/UA Standard, Reinforcing Commitment to Digital Accessibility
GrackleDocs, a leading provider of digital accessibility solutions, today announced its sponsorship of the PDF/UA (ISO 14289) standard, the international benchmark for accessible PDF technology. This sponsorship underscores GrackleDocs’ unwavering…

Why AI Won’t Replace Accessibility Experts (And Why That’s Great News)
If you’ve been following the AI revolution sweeping through every industry, you’ve probably wondered about your role in an increasingly automated world. Headlines scream about AI replacing jobs, automating complex…

The European Accessibility Act is Here: What’s Really Happening?
The European Accessibility Act officially launched on 28 June 2025, and the reality on the ground is quite different from what many expected. After six years of preparation time, you…

Document Accessibility in Education: Creating Learning Opportunities for Everyone
Picture this: a bright student sits down to complete their assignment, eager to dive into the day’s reading. They open their laptop, launch their screen reader, and navigate to the…

The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Advancing Digital Accessibility
AI and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming digital accessibility, enhancing the usability of digital products for individuals with disabilities.

Today’s Top Trends in Digital Accessibility: Laws, Tools, and AI
Accessibility isn’t a side quest anymore—it’s front and center. If you’re still treating it like an optional feature, you’re setting yourself up for legal and usability issues. I recently joined…

Grackle PDF vs Adobe Acrobat Pro
Accessibility Remediation Compared PDF accessibility remediation ensures documents can be used by people with disabilities (e.g. via screen readers). Grackle PDF and Adobe Acrobat Pro are tools used for making…

Why Accessible Documents Matter: A Guide to WCAG Standards for PDFs
According to the CDC, 27% of adults, or roughly one in four, have a disability, and Adobe reports that over 90% of existing PDFs lack full accessibility, creating major challenges…

5 Common Accessibility Barriers in PDFs and How to Fix Them
PDFs are widely used for sharing documents, reports and forms, but they often present challenges for users with disabilities. Many PDFs lack the necessary accessibility features, making it difficult for…

