Creating Accessible InDesign Content

When creating content in InDesign, such as PDF, html, and ePub files, it is important to make sure that content is accessible. There are fantastic resources available online to help you create content. You can also reach out to accessibility services for assistance.

If you are unfamiliar with document accessibility, it could be beneficial to begin learning about it by taking WebAIM’s document accessibility course. Many of the principles covered in the course will clarify the instructions outlined on this page.

If you are working with an existing PDF document that was created using InDesign, there are some fixes you can make in Acrobat, but it is generally much easier to ensure the document is built accessibly in InDesign.

Resources

Adobe InDesign Official Accessibility Documentation including:
InDesign Accessibility from Penn State
Creating Accessible PDFs with Adobe InDesign CC Video Tutorial (56 minutes)
Web Accessibility for Designers