Having said that, it is still the case that PDF files can be protected in such a way that they are not accessible to people using screenreaders. I encountered one such from the Naxos music download site. I have written to the supplier about it and am awaiting a response. Iain ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dean Wilcox" <wilcoxdean@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 4:56 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: URGENT HELP WITH CREDIT CARD If you install the Adobe Reader i'm sure you'll find it easy to use, its similar to reading a text file. Some files don't read perfectly but you should have no problems and might be pleasantly surprised at how easy and simple it turns out to be. At 16:49 10/02/2008, you wrote: >Hi Steve >You ask > >"Why is PDF not accessible? Or should I say in what way?" > >If someone is not aware how to access a file, (or for that matter even >a website) then as far as the person is concerned he/she is having >an *access* problem! > >You may well argue that not having the knowledge, doesn't mean there is >an access problem. True, but one needs to consider access from the >individual's point of view. > >Just consider chip and PIN as a good example. >There are people that will say they are not able to use chip and PIN > on the grounds not able to see the keys. >But there are also many totally blind that will say they care >able to use the key pads without sight. >So what does this show us? > >Why is access different for different people? > >Regards, Derek >** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >** and in the Subject line type >** unsubscribe >** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >** immediately-following link:- >** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >** or send a message, to >** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.0/1268 - Release Date: >2/9/2008 11:54 AM ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq