Beyond Barriers: How AI is Reshaping PDF Accessibility
Location
Gold Coast III/IV
Start Date
28-5-2025 2:15 PM
End Date
28-5-2025 2:40 PM
Description
Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing the process of making PDFs accessible for students with low vision or blindness who use screen readers. This session will demonstrate how GenAI-powered tools can automate the bookmarking of document structures, generate accurate alternative text for images, reformat complex tables, and enhance the overall readability of PDFs. These technologies significantly reduce the time and expertise required to create accessible documents, enabling more efficient conversion of educational materials. By leveraging GenAI, participants can identify and remediate accessibility issues, ensuring that PDFs are compatible with screen readers and provide a more inclusive learning experience.
Recommended Citation
Corvette, Michelle and Bostian, Jackson, "Beyond Barriers: How AI is Reshaping PDF Accessibility" (2025). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference Presentations. 31.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/teachwithai/2025/wednesday/31
Beyond Barriers: How AI is Reshaping PDF Accessibility
Gold Coast III/IV
Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing the process of making PDFs accessible for students with low vision or blindness who use screen readers. This session will demonstrate how GenAI-powered tools can automate the bookmarking of document structures, generate accurate alternative text for images, reformat complex tables, and enhance the overall readability of PDFs. These technologies significantly reduce the time and expertise required to create accessible documents, enabling more efficient conversion of educational materials. By leveraging GenAI, participants can identify and remediate accessibility issues, ensuring that PDFs are compatible with screen readers and provide a more inclusive learning experience.