OpenText™ Document Accessibility is a comprehensive solution designed to streamline the manual remediation of ad hoc PDF documents, ensuring they are accessible to individuals with disabilities who rely on assistive technologies. By integrating an intuitive user interface with advanced AI capabilities, this platform enables organizations to efficiently comply with various accessibility standards and regulations, such as Section 508, ADA, AODA, and the European Accessibility Act (EAA). This commitment to accessibility fosters inclusivity and enhances user engagement across diverse audiences.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Built-in AI: Utilizes machine learning auto-detection algorithms to automatically tag content, significantly accelerating the remediation process.
- Intuitive User Interface: Offers a user-friendly environment for uploading documents, reviewing and editing auto-applied tags, adding alternative text, modifying headings, and adjusting tables, all within a single graphical interface.
- Cloud Availability: Operates seamlessly within the OpenText™ Cloud, allowing integration with other business-critical cloud applications and content.
- Comprehensive Accessibility Checker: Includes a built-in tool to validate that remediated documents meet accessible PDF/UA specifications, guiding users directly to any issues that need correction.
- Advanced Table Editor: Facilitates the identification and definition of rows, columns, cells, and header structures, ensuring tables are easily navigable for individuals using assistive technologies.
Primary Value and User Solutions:
OpenText Document Accessibility addresses the critical need for organizations to provide inclusive digital content by simplifying the process of making documents accessible. By automating content tagging and offering robust tools for manual remediation, the solution reduces the time and resources required to achieve compliance with accessibility regulations. This not only mitigates legal risks associated with non-compliance but also demonstrates a commitment to ethical leadership and social responsibility. Ultimately, it enhances user satisfaction and engagement by ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, have equal access to information.