PDF Documents
Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format used to present documents independent of software, hardware, or operating system. PDFs are useful for tip sheets, handouts of training materials, and fillable forms.
Content for the Office of Head Start (OHS) is created by many organizations and individuals. Decisions made during content development affect our audience’s ability to find, understand, and use it. The Web and Communications Standards ensure consistent use of language, design, and styles across products, regardless of their authorship. Consistency in these matters is key to creating a unified voice for OHS, as well as complying with federal regulations. These choices are kept current using research into best practice and input from OHS and the National Training and Technical Assistance Centers Communications Workgroup, as well as evolving federal standards.
Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format used to present documents independent of software, hardware, or operating system. PDFs are useful for tip sheets, handouts of training materials, and fillable forms.
Naming conventions make sure users know how to name digital assets so that file names or titles are consistent and contain all the right information.
Read an overview of accessibility and best practices for 508-compliant PDF files on HeadStart.gov.
Accessibility checkers are useful for maintaining 508 compliance across files, software, and platforms.