Braille Works

08/27/2026

Can AI make a PDF accessible?

It can help. But it shouldn’t do the whole job alone.

AI may add tags or suggest reading order, yet still miss the meaning of an image, misunderstand a table, or make a form confusing to complete.

When that document contains healthcare information, benefits, legal notices, or emergency instructions, those mistakes matter.

Human review helps make sure accessible information is actually understandable and usable.

Learn more in our blog post, National ADA Symposium Takeaway #3: AI Can Assist with Document Remediation. Human Review Protects Independence.

08/27/2026

AI can add alternative text.

But does that description explain what the image actually means?

That difference is easy to overlook. An accessibility feature can technically exist and still fail the person who needs it.

Qualified human review looks beyond whether the pieces are there. A person can determine whether the information is accurate, understandable, and usable with assistive technology.

That’s what protects independence, and why human review is critical.

AI can assist with document remediation, but it shouldn't verify the whole process without a qualified human being involved.

08/25/2026

If a document meets WCAG, does that mean it meets Section 508?

That question comes up a lot, and the answer starts with understanding what each term actually means.

They’re connected. They serve different roles.

Read our simple breakdown, 508 and WCAG: What’s the Difference?

08/25/2026

What’s the difference between Section 508 and WCAG?

They’re closely connected, but they aren’t the same thing.

Section 508 is a federal accessibility law. WCAG is a set of guidelines used for making digital content accessible to people with disabilities. Section 508 uses WCAG criteria as part of its accessibility requirements.

Did you know that 508 and WCAG are two different things? It's a common mistake, but there are actually some key differences between the two.

08/20/2026

Tomorrow is National Senior Citizens Day!

Older adults are an important part of our communities and our economy. Baby Boomers alone have trillions in buying power and hold more than half of the nation’s wealth.

As we age, changes in vision can make everyday tasks like reading a menu, statement, or healthcare document more difficult.

Large print can make those moments easier. It gives people a clearer, more comfortable way to read information and make decisions independently.

Celebrating older adults also means thinking about whether the information around them is easy to use.

Learn more in our blog post, Age-Related Vision Problems & Your Customers.

08/20/2026

Tomorrow is National Senior Citizens Day.

It’s a good time to ask a practical question: Can you read the information organizations send?

Vision often changes with age. Small print on statements, menus, healthcare information, and other important documents can become difficult to use.

Requesting properly formatted large print or another accessible format gives you a clearer, more independent way to access the information you need.

Age-related vision problems will eventually affect everyone. Some people are more affected than others, but as we age, our visual acuity declines. 

08/18/2026

A seamless process. Exceptional quality. Turnaround times that exceed expectations.

We’re grateful when customers share what it’s like to work with our team. This five-star review reflects the qualities we strive to achieve: careful work, reliable service, and people who genuinely care about getting accessibility right.

Accessible documents require expertise and attention to detail. Our customers shouldn’t have to worry about the process behind them.

See how we approach every project in our blog post, “Why Our Customers Love Us.”

08/18/2026

An accessible document can exist and still be unreadable.

Our co-founder, Lou, once received a menu where the items, descriptions, and prices were crowded together in one long paragraph. Technically, the restaurant had a braille menu. In practice, he couldn’t use it.

That experience shaped how Braille Works approaches quality. Clear sections, thoughtful formatting, and human review help readers find and understand the information they need.

See why our customers trust us to get accessibility right.

With over 30 years of providing quality accessible documents, it's no wonder our customers love us! Find out why you'll love us too.

08/13/2026

“What do you need for this communication to be effective?”

That simple question can prevent a lot of assumptions.

Not every person who is blind reads braille. Not every person who is deaf uses sign language. People rely on different formats, technologies, and communication methods.

Listening to the person who will use the information is often the best place to begin.

Learn more in our blog post, National ADA Symposium Takeaway #2: Effective Communication Is a Title II Responsibility

08/13/2026

An email can be delivered and still fail to communicate.

Under ADA Title II, state and local governments must make sure people with vision, hearing, or speech disabilities can access, understand, and respond to important information.

Effective communication came up in more than one session at this year’s National ADA Symposium. I heard it discussed in connection with digital access,