As a step towards our web accessibility goals, Arizona State University now offers Equidox as a free resource to faculty and staff. Equidox is a PDF remediation software that allows you to quickly and easily enhance the accessibility of your documents by simplifying some of the most manual remediation tasks to a few clicks. Equidox significantly reduces the time and resources required for manual document remediation. Its automated features streamline the process, allowing organizations to allocate resources efficiently and prioritize accessibility without compromising productivity.
Ensuring PDF accessibility is key to bringing ASU's web content in compliance with WCAG 2.0 standards and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Accessible PDFs enhance the overall user experience for individuals with disabilities by ensuring that everyone can independently access, read, and interact with the information contained within them. By utilizing Equidox, ASU upholds our charter that we are "measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes".
Equidox serves as a comprehensive solution to bridging the accessibility gaps, offering a user-friendly platform designed to enhance the accessibility of PDF documents by helping users easily place the needed tags into the PDF for our users. The tool recognizes the unique challenges posed by PDFs and empowers our users to create documents that adhere to the highest accessibility standards including PDF/UA (ISO 14289).
Automated Remediation: Equidox employs advanced algorithms to automatically detect and rectify accessibility issues within PDF documents. This includes ensuring proper heading structures, alternative text for images and logical reading order. The automated remediation feature not only saves time but also ensures consistent and accurate results.
Customizable Solutions: Equidox provides ASU with the flexibility to customize our accessible documents based on specific needs. This ensures that the unique requirements of different departments, or document types, can be met while maintaining compliance with accessibility standards.
ASU faculty and staff are able to use Equidox for their PDF remediation needs free of cost. To request access to Equidox, submit an Equidox Request ticket via this link: https://asudev.jira.com/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/group/29/create/542.
For additional assistance on Equidox, review the resources below.
