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PDF Accessibility

Scans PDF documents for PDF/UA and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance.

387|42|Updated Feb 21, 2026
Search Tags:#remediation#wcag#pdf accessibility#pdf/ua#document accessibility#accessibility scanning
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Community-Access/accessibility-agents --skill pdf-accessibility
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: PDF Accessibility
Source: https://github.com/Community-Access/accessibility-agents/tree/main/.gemini/extensions/a11y-agents/skills/pdf-accessibility
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Community-Access/accessibility-agents --skill pdf-accessibility

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical issue of inaccessible PDF documents, which can lock out screen reader users and prevent compliance with accessibility standards like PDF/UA.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PDF/UA Conformance: Scans and reports on adherence to PDF Universal Accessibility standards.
  • WCAG Compliance: Checks PDF documents against WCAG 2.1 AA requirements relevant to PDFs.
  • Automated & Manual Checks: Identifies issues in tagged structure, alt text, language, bookmarks, forms, reading order, and text extraction.
  • Use Case: Before publishing a government report or a company-wide policy document, use this Skill to scan the PDF and ensure it is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

Quick Start

Scan the attached document 'annual-report-2023.pdf' for accessibility issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about PDF Accessibility

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if a PDF document meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards?▼

To check WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for a PDF, scan the document to analyze tagged structure, alt text, language, bookmarks, forms, reading order, and text extraction for conformance failures and best practice violations.

What is PDF/UA conformance and how is it validated?▼

PDF/UA conformance validates adherence to PDF Universal Accessibility standards by scanning tagged structure, bookmarks, forms, and reading order to identify conformance failures using rule layers like PDFUA, PDFBP, and PDFQ.

How do I scan a government report PDF for accessibility issues before publishing?▼

Scan the attached government report PDF to identify accessibility issues by evaluating its tagged structure, alt text, language, and reading order against PDF/UA and WCAG 2.1 AA requirements to ensure it is accessible to all users.

Does automated PDF accessibility scanning detect missing alt text and reading order problems?▼

Yes, automated PDF accessibility scanning detects missing alt text and reading order problems by analyzing the document's tagged structure and text extraction to report conformance failures and pipeline quality issues.

What specific PDF accessibility failures does a compliance scan report?▼

A PDF accessibility compliance scan reports conformance failures, best practice violations, and pipeline quality issues by analyzing tagged structure, alt text, language, bookmarks, forms, reading order, and text extraction.

When do I need to validate PDF document accessibility for legal and compliance requirements?▼

You need to validate PDF document accessibility for legal and compliance requirements before publishing company-wide policy documents or government reports to ensure screen reader users are not locked out and standards like PDF/UA are met.

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