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 ## Accessibility
 
-We require screen reader accessible final submissions so that your contribution is readable by broader audiences. Please see the [VIS Accessibility Guide](/year/2024/info/call-participation/make-pdf-accessible) to learn how you can make your contribution accessible.
+We highly recommend screen reader accessible final submissions so that your contribution is readable by broader audiences. Please see the [VIS Accessibility Guide](/year/2024/info/call-participation/make-pdf-accessible) to learn how you can make your contribution accessible.
 
 ## Open Access Policy