One accessibility standard. Different operating realities.
The right remediation path depends on who uses the document, how often it changes, whether exact layout matters, and who owns the next action. Start with the sector playbook closest to your work.
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State and local government
Prioritize active public records before the Title II deadline.
Inventory documents by service impact, publish accessible alternatives, and retain an evidence trail across departments.
Use responsive HTML when the information must work well on phones and assistive technology. Use a rebuilt tagged PDF when layout may adapt. Use human remediation when the original PDF must preserve forms, pagination, signatures, or print behavior.