accessible documents
[ək'sesəbəl 'dɑːkjəmənts]
noun phrase
documentos acessíveis
1. Documents that are easy to obtain, read, understand, or use by people with disabilities or varying abilities
The university provides accessible documents in multiple formats for students with visual impairments.
A universidade fornece documentos acessíveis em múltiplos formatos para estudantes com deficiência visual.
2. Materials that comply with accessibility standards and regulations, such as WCAG or ADA requirements
All government agencies must ensure their accessible documents meet the required standards.
Todos os órgãos governamentais devem garantir que seus documentos acessíveis atendam aos padrões exigidos.
3. Files or publications presented in formats that can be read by screen readers or other assistive technologies
The company converted their PDF reports into accessible documents with proper tagging.
A empresa converteu seus relatórios em PDF em documentos acessíveis com marcação apropriada.
In Brazil and Portugal, the push for accessible documents has grown with EU and governmental regulations. In the USA, this is primarily driven by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. The term reflects a global commitment to inclusive design and equal access to information regardless of physical or cognitive abilities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
making documents accessible to all
ensuring accessibility compliance
breaking down barriers to information
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