HCmap 2010 commencement

HCmap 2007

HC Nameplate-Black

FinalExamScheduleFA24 (1).xlsx - Google Sheets

FERPAnotification.pdf

Hesston-IB-Policy.pdf

Hesston-CLEP-Policy.pdf

Ensure that PDF documents specifies headings for accessibility.

## What this means

Specifying headings in a PDF involves clearly defining tagged heading elements within 
the document. These headings are used to structure the content, similar to how headings 
are used in web content (like HTML). 

## Why it matters

1. **Accessibility**: Headings are crucial for screen readers and other assistive technologies. They allow users with visual impairments to navigate the document more easily.
2. **Document Structure**: Clearly defined headings help in organizing the content, making it more understandable and navigable for all users.
3. **Search Efficiency**: Proper headings improve the document's searchability, enabling users to find information more quickly.

## How to fix

1. **Use Styles in Document Creation**: When creating a document, use heading styles (like Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.) in your word processor before converting it to a PDF.
2. **Edit Existing PDFs**: If your PDF is already created, use a PDF editor to add or modify heading tags. Ensure that the headings are in a logical hierarchical order.

## Testing Methodology

Silktide flags PDFs that don't contain a single tagged heading.

## Further Reading

- [WCAG PDF9](https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/pdf.html#PDF9)
- [Creating Accessible PDFs](https://www.adobe.com/accessibility/pdf/pdf-accessibility-overview.html)
- [PDF Accessibility - Defining PDF Accessibility](https://www.webaim.org/techniques/acrobat/)

pdf-missing-headings

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Hesston College

Title / URL	Issues
HCmap 2010 commencementwww.hesston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Catalog2011.pdf	1
HCmap 2007www.hesston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Catalog2007.pdf	1
HC Nameplate-Blackwww.hesston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Hesston-College-Catalog-2012-13.pdf	1
HCmap 2010 commencementwww.hesston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Catalog2010.pdf	1
HC Nameplate-Blackwww.hesston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/employment_application.pdf	1
FinalExamScheduleFA24 (1).xlsx - Google Sheetswww.hesston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Final-Exam-Schedule-Fall-2024.pdf	1
HC Nameplate-Blackwww.hesston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Hesston-College-Catalog-2013-14.pdf	1
FERPAnotification.pdfwww.hesston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FERPAnotification.pdf	1
Hesston-IB-Policy.pdfwww.hesston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Hesston-IB-Policy.pdf	1
Hesston-CLEP-Policy.pdfwww.hesston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Hesston-CLEP-Policy.pdf	1

Specify headings for every PDF

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