Documents are saved in PDF (portable document file) format when users are likely to want to print information and won't need to alter the document. Often the documents are copies of printed books or leaflets, that would otherwise be available by post. They are provided on a website so you can get immediate access to the information. These files can either be read in your browser or downloaded to your computer.
Note: you need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read a PDF file. If this software isn't already on your computer, you can download it automatically from the Adobe website. This software is free and reliable.
To download a PDF file from a web page, once you have the software.
Download a screen reader user’s guide for PDF documents or Adobe Reader 9 software.
If you have difficulty using a screen reader to read PDFs in a browser window
