I guess it also depends on the plat form you are working on including your version of screen reader and what screen reader. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terri Hedgpeth" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 3:02 PM Subject: Re: pdf files as an alternate format? The answer to your question is really simple, but not straight forward. The answer is, it depends. If the PDF file is fully marked up with all the format tags and produced in the recent versions of Adobe, the file is suitable for most all disabilities including screen reader users. From that point everything diverges into yes, no, and maybe. Though at the opposite end of the continuum, PDF's seem to be suitable for the majority of people with learning disabilities who use alt formats. Terri Hedgpeth Disability Research Specialist (480) 727-8133 (voice) (480) 965-2751 (fax) ASU CUBIC 8809 Tempe, AZ 85287-8809 http://cubic.asu.edu -----Original Message----- From: * EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jennison Asuncion Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 11:06 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: pdf files as an alternate format? Hello, Some colleagues of mine are having a spirited discussion on whether a PDF file is considered as an alternate format for individuals with print disabilities. I am curious about what folks here consider as alternate formats, and whether a PDF file falls into their definition? Thanks, Jennison