# Web Accessibility
PDF Accessibility Made Simple: Proper Tagging and Compliance in Action
Original Air Date: November 13, 2025
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Accessible documents aren’t just a compliance requirement; they’re essential for ensuring every member of your community can access and understand the information you share. But for many, PDF tagging remains a confusing and often overlooked part of accessibility.
In this webinar, we simplify the complex topic of PDF accessibility and show you how to get it right. Through practical examples and a live software demonstration, you’ll see exactly what proper tagging looks like and how Allyant’s CommonLook Suite can make compliance achievable and repeatable.
What You’ll Learn
- The Importance of Tagging: What tags are, how they affect accessibility, and why they’re required for compliance.
- Best Practices: How to structure and tag PDFs correctly to ensure inclusivity.
- Live Demonstration: A walkthrough of Allyant’s CommonLook Suite solution to see how it streamlines the tagging process.
- Your Questions, Answered: An extended Q&A session to dive deeper into your specific challenges.
Meet Your Presenters
Amy Walldorf
Account Manager, Colorado State and Local Government, Allyant
Amy has spent the last 18 months supporting Colorado municipalities, state agencies, special districts and the like work toward compliance with Colorado’s accessibility law – HB21-1110. Colorado’s accessibility law is a very close replica of the federal law coming into effect, which has given Amy an intimate look into the future of accessibility efforts and struggles for municipalities across the country. Amy has worked closely with over 300 government entities in Colorado as they prepared, planned, and executed on accessibility plans, and is looking forward to partnering with CivicPlus to help government entities across the country do the same.
David Herr
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions & Partnerships, Allyant
David Herr is a seasoned accessibility expert at Allyant, specializing in PDF remediation and digital compliance for local governments. With years of experience, he has spoken at numerous conferences and worked closely with clients to simplify the complexities of document accessibility. David is passionate about helping organizations navigate regulatory requirements while ensuring inclusive digital experiences for all users. His expertise makes him a trusted resource for local governments seeking practical, effective solutions for accessibility compliance.