Federal Publications Policy
Most public-sector organisations distribute a large volume of documents online. RiverDocs can transform print documents, typically in PDF or other desktop publishing formats, into accessible web content to comply with obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
HEROC
The DDA Disability Discrimination Act is administered by the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC).
Provision of any information or services through the Internet is in itself a service, and discrimination in the provision of this service is covered by the DDA.
The Commission's view is that organisations who distribute content only in PDF format, and who do not also make this content available in another format such as RTF, HTML, or plain text, are liable for complaints under the DDA.
More demanding compliance requirements may be applied to government. RiverDocs document conversion service can help you meet those requirements.
Accessibility and Equity
Ensuring that all citizens can fully participate in the information economy is a high priority for the Australian Government.
- Agencies should ensure that content meets online accessibility requirements (eg W3C guidelines).
Converting PDF to HTML with RiverDocs will deliver content that complies with W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
- Agencies should be able to provide information in alternative formats when requested or required.
Converted documents can easily be rendered in large print and other formats.
