Unlocking Accessible PDFs: A Hands-On Guide with GracklePDF
This workshop will equip you with the skills and insights to create documents that are inherently accessible.
About the Event
Workshop Highlights
- What is PDF/UA? – Understand the standard and why it matters for accessibility and compliance
- Why Accessibility Matters – Explore the impact of accessible PDFs on inclusion and usability
- Common Issues, Simple Fixes – Learn how to identify and fix common PDF accessibility barriers
- Hands-On with GracklePDF – Get practical experience using a tool designed for real-world remediation
- Tips from Accessibility Experts – Learn best practices and practical shortcuts from people who do this every day
Locations and Dates
- Brisbane 26th August
- Warrar Room, The Precinct, 315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, 4006
- 26th August 2pm to 5pm
- Sydney 27th August
- Ultimo Community Centre, 40 William Henry Street, ULTIMO, NSW, 2007
- 27th August 2pm to 5pm
- Melbourne 2nd September
- Assembly Hall, Boyd Community Hub, 207 City Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
- 9am to 12pm
- Adelaide 3rd September
- Adelaide City Library, 3 Rundle Place, 77-91 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, SA, 5000
- 3rd September 10am to 1pm
Event Details
- 3 hours duration
- All attendees will receive free access to a GracklePDF trial license valid for 30days from the morning of the workshop
- Attendees will need to bring their own laptop
- $250(AUS) + GST per attendee
- Register to guarantee your spot – upon registration we will provide payment details
Why Attend?
Creating accessible PDFs isn’t just about ticking a compliance box — it’s about making sure everyone can access and interact with your content, regardless of ability. This workshop will:
- Demystify PDF/UA: Understand what PDF/UA is, what it requires, and how it fits into Australian accessibility standards like WCAG and regulatory requirements like the Disability Discrimination Act.
- Solve Real Problems: Learn to identify and fix the most common accessibility issues in PDFs – headings, reading order, tags, alternative text, tables, and more.
- Use Tools That Work: Get hands-on with GracklePDF Editor, a practical and user-friendly tool that helps you achieve PDF/UA conformance without needing to be a technical expert.
- Build Capability: Gain confidence in assessing and remediating PDFs, making your documents more inclusive, searchable, and future-proof.
- Support Digital Inclusion: Learn how accessible PDFs support independence, privacy, and equitable access to information for people with disabilities.
- All attendees will receive free access to a GracklePDF trial license valid for 30days from the morning of the workshop.
Whether you’re a content creator, document author, accessibility specialist, or part of a compliance or communications team, this workshop will equip you with the skills and insights to create documents that are inherently accessible.
About the Speaker(s)
Amanda Mace – Vice President of Australasia, GrackleDocs
A digital accessibility expert with over 13 years of experience, Amanda is the W3C Australian Chapter Lead and an active contributor to global standards.
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