How a Government Institution Ensured Document Accessibility Compliance Using Foxit
A prominent European government institution faced significant challenges in making its documents accessible to the public, especially for citizens with disabilities. Committed to meeting legal requirements and improving inclusivity, the institution needed to streamline their document accessibility process while ensuring compliance with PDF/UA-1 standards. The manual process they were using was time-consuming and prone to human error, ultimately leading to delays and inefficiencies.
The institution turned to Foxit PDF Editor to tackle these issues. Foxit provided a solution that allowed them to convert Word documents directly into accessible, PDF/UA-1 compliant formats in a single step. This streamlined process saved time, reduced errors, and eliminated the need for complex manual adjustments, significantly improving the workflow for the institution’s document management team.
With the new functionality in the Foxit Word add-in, employees could now convert documents into fully accessible PDFs with just one click, reducing the time required to process each document for accessibility compliance by 60%. The automation of this process minimized human intervention, ensuring greater accuracy and consistency across the institution’s documents.
The result was a significant reduction in time spent on document accessibility tasks, allowing the institution to focus more on core responsibilities while meeting all accessibility requirements. The institution also benefited from improved cost-efficiency, as they no longer needed additional conversion tools to meet compliance. This transition enabled them to achieve 100% compliance with PDF/UA-1 standards at no additional cost.
Beyond the technical benefits, the transition to Foxit PDF Editor also led to intangible benefits, including enhanced employee satisfaction. With a less burdensome workload, staff members reported higher job satisfaction, knowing that they were contributing to a more inclusive and accessible government service. Moreover, the faster turnaround time for accessible documents meant citizens could access important information more quickly, improving public service delivery.
The success of this project has not only provided the institution with an efficient, automated solution but has also positioned them as a leader in digital accessibility within the public sector. Moving forward, the institution plans to expand Foxit PDF Editor’s implementation across all departments, ensuring consistency in document accessibility and compliance throughout the organization.
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