Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve come to the right place! Document remediation is The 508 Institute’s specialty, and we like to define it as the refurbishment of out-of-date, inaccessible documents. In other words, we take documents that will not be read correctly by screen readers and make sure elements are readable and visually accessible.
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We remediate a variety of documents ranging from Word files to PDFs!
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We determine the cost by reviewing your document for length and any complex elements, such as charts, images, and scanned text.
We work very diligently; however, turnaround times vary depending on document length and complexity. Call us for a custom quote and delivery schedule.
Great question! Currently, The 508 Institute remediates documents in English only. However, we recognize the importance of remediation in all languages, and we are working to expand this service.
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Our expert remediators have perfected a quality assurance process that involves several rounds of accessibility checks. Not only that, we test our final drafts with a screen reader to ensure we have done our job well!
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We can meet all ADA Section 508, WCAG 2.0, and 2.1 standards.
We’re here to help! Please check our resources page for the latest digital accessibility information. Our 508 experts can also answer your digital accessibility questions.
While we are not actively hiring, we would love to hear why you would be a good fit for our team! Email us at info@508institute.com and tell us why it would be 5-0-great to have your skillset!
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We would recommend our Microsoft Word Formatting for Better 508 Compliance and PDF Accessibility – Basic for novice or amateur remediators. For those who have some experience under their belt, we would recommend our PDF Accessibility Certification Course so that you can refine and show off your skillset!
With over 15 years of experience, our remediation experts know the ins and outs of digital accessibility and document remediation. We believe in the importance of sharing this knowledge, so that together we can make the digital realm a more inclusive place.
We have carefully crafted each course at The 508 Institute to best advance the skillsets of remediators—at every level. We take a personal approach and are excited to work with you to help you grow! What are you waiting for?
Yes. However, we strongly encourage you to take the course first as the exam reflects much of the course material.
You will receive a PDF of your certificate via email. High-quality resolution, this document can be printed and framed!
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