---
title: "Accessible PDF and Document Design | Pepperdog"
description: "Accessible PDF, large print and inclusive document design for organisations that need clear communications aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA and PDF UA."
url: "https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/services/accessible-communications"
date: "2026-11-10T11:00:17+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

# Design that’s

accessible to everyone

## Designed with accessibility

from the start

![Accessibility symbols displayed on blue tabs above a keyboard](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/pages/our-services-ac/accessible-graphic-design-uk.webp)

### Every organisation has different accessibility responsibilities and requirements.

For some projects, the requirement is primarily visual design. For others, particularly within the public sector, accessibility forms an essential part of the brief.

If accessibility is a requirement, we’ll recommend the most appropriate approach from the outset, helping you meet accessibility requirements while avoiding costly redesigns later in the project.

![Image](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/graphic-elements/large-arrow-outline.svg)

![Hands using a laptop while reviewing an accessibility report document](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/pages/our-services-ac/accessible-pdf-design-uk.webp)

### What makes a PDF accessible?

An accessible PDF is designed and structured so it can be read, navigated and understood by a wider audience, including people who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation and screen magnification software.

![No, accessibility isn’t a button you press.](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/graphic-elements/asset-1icon-code.svg)## No, accessibility isn’t a button you press.

It starts right at the beginning of the design process. Structure, colour, typography, reading order and document tagging all work together to make content usable by everyone.

## Good design should

never depend on
good eyesight.

![Image](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/graphic-elements/medium-arrow-outline.svg)

## Designed

for everyone.

## Clear

for everyone.

## Accessible

for everyone

### Why does it matter?

For many public sector organisations, government departments and publicly funded bodies, providing accessible documents is an important part of meeting accessibility requirements and ensuring information is available to everyone.

Pepperdog designs accessible PDFs that can meet WCAG 2.2 AA and PDF/UA accessibility requirements where needed. By considering accessibility from the start of a project, we can help reduce the need for costly amendments later, creating publications that are inclusive, professional and easier for everyone to use.

### Specialist accessibility knowledge

Pepperdog has extensive experience designing accessible reports, consultation documents and corporate publications for government departments, public sector organisations and other organisations that need accessible communications.

Accessibility is considered throughout the design process, not added at the end. We carefully consider colour contrast, typography, document structure, reading order, headings, tables, links and navigation to help create publications that are clear, inclusive and easier for everyone to use. Where required, we also prepare documents for alt text and other accessibility features that support screen readers and assistive technologies.

Our aim is simple: to create publications that meet accessibility requirements where needed while maintaining the quality, clarity and visual impact of your design.

![Two large print documents displayed side by side](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/pages/our-services-ac/large-print-publication-design.webp)

### Large print editions

Some organisations also need large print versions of their publications to support people with sight loss.

Pepperdog can design large print editions alongside your standard publication, helping ensure every reader has access to the same information, regardless of format.

We can also manage the printing of both standard and large print editions through our trusted commercial print partners, providing a complete design and print solution from concept through to delivery.

![Hello White](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/11/06/asset-1_white.svg)

![Hello Cloud](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/11/06/asset-2_cloud.svg)

![Hello Mist](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/11/06/asset-3_mist.svg)

![Hello Steel Blue](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/11/07/asset-4_steel-blue.svg)

![Hello Pepperdog Blue](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/11/07/asset-5_pepperdog-blue.svg)

![Hello White](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/11/07/asset-6_white.svg)

![Hello Cloud](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/11/07/asset-7_cloud.svg)

![Hello Mist](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/11/07/asset-8_mist.svg)

![Hello Steel Blue](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/11/07/asset-9_steel-blue.svg)

![Hello Pepperdog Blue](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/11/07/asset-10_pepperdog-blue.svg)

### Multilingual communications

Public information often needs to reach communities who speak different languages. Pepperdog can create multilingual versions of your publications, leaflets, posters and campaign materials while maintaining the clarity and consistency of the original design.

We can work with translated copy supplied by your organisation or help prepare translated content for review and approval before artwork is finalised.

Multilingual artwork isn’t simply a case of replacing English text. Different languages can require different typefaces, character sets, text lengths and reading directions. Languages such as Arabic and Farsi read from right to left, while others require their own specialist scripts and fonts.

We adapt the artwork accordingly, considering typography, alignment, spacing, hierarchy and layout so each version feels properly designed for its audience rather than simply dropped into an existing template.

We’ll make it look right. You check it reads right.

### We know our way around multilingual design. We’re just not multilingual ourselves.

We can help prepare translated content and make sure the artwork works beautifully across different languages and scripts, but we’ll always recommend that the final wording is checked and approved by someone fluent in the language.

When it comes to translation, don’t just take our word for it.

![Examples of translated information sheets](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/pages/our-services-ac/multi-lingual-communication-design.webp)

![Image](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/graphic-elements/medium-arrow-outline.svg)

## Same

message.

## More

languages.

## More people

reached.

## Why choose

Pepperdog?

![Image](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/graphic-elements/medium-arrow-outline.svg)

## Big agency

experience.

## Personal

commitment.

## Direct

collaboration.

![Accessibility considered from the start](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/graphic-elements/bullet-tick.svg)

Accessibility considered from the start

![Experience across government and public sector communications](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/graphic-elements/bullet-tick.svg)

Experience across government and public sector communications

![WCAG 2.2 AA and PDF/UA knowledge](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/graphic-elements/bullet-tick.svg)

WCAG 2.2 AA and PDF/UA knowledge

![Large print and multilingual formats available](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/graphic-elements/bullet-tick.svg)

Large print and multilingual formats available

![Design quality maintained across every version](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/graphic-elements/bullet-tick.svg)

Design quality maintained across every version

![One experienced designer from concept to delivery](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/main/graphic-elements/bullet-tick.svg)

One experienced designer from concept to delivery

## Planning accessible communications?

Let’s make sure everyone can access it. From accessible PDFs and large print to alternative formats and multilingual versions, we’ll consider what’s needed from the start and design your communications around the people who need to use them.

[Let’s speak your audience’s language](https://pepperdogdesign-co-uk-nerq.staging.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/contact)

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