PDF export needs to be accessible for screen readers

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When I try to use a screen reader (Apple VoiceOver) on the exported PDFs of finding aids, it isn't able to read the document. The text appears to be locked, meaning also that a researcher cannot copy and paste from the text for other research purposes. The PDF export by default should be more accessible.

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Laney McGlohon

December 21, 2018, 7:03 PM

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For future reference: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG-TECHS/pdf.html

Lydia Tang

September 6, 2019, 5:58 PM

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Per Dev. Pri. - needs specification on whether it’s for both PUI and SUI PDFs. Will check later!

Lydia Tang

September 6, 2019, 7:13 PM

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OK - I’m using the Apple VoiceOver software and both the PUI PDF and Staff PDF appears to be locked (like an image) and unreadable. However, the staff PDF appears to be more structured in the side menu, which is helpful for sighted people to jump to content (preferable), but still isn’t read by a screen reader.