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InDesign to Acrobat: A practical guide to accessible PDF workflows

Eric Forest RGD

Oct 20, 3:15 - 4:00 PM

Meridian Hall — Castlepoint Numa Lounge

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Accessibility is not just a technical requirement—it’s a design responsibility.

In this session, Eric walks you through a real-world workflow from InDesign to Acrobat that supports accessible document creation. Through tagging, reading order and metadata, you’ll learn how to ensure digital documents are usable by all. Eric brings a practical, designer-first approach to accessibility, offering tools and insights that help embed inclusive practices into everyday design workflows.

Takeaways:

  • The goals of accessible document design
  • How to prepare files in Adobe InDesign with accessibility in mind
  • How to tag and structure PDFs for screen readers
  • Common verification issues in Adobe Acrobat and how to fix them
  • Practical tips for integrating accessibility into your design workflow

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