Accessible Tables in PDF for Jaws Screen-readers

Hi there
I'm trying to make a fully accessible PDF using indesign CS3. This document includes a number of Tables. The end-users are visually impaired people using reader software, mainly Acrobat and JAWS.
When the Tagged PDF is tested in JAWS none of the tables are read. In fact the entire page concerned is read as 'blank'.
Can anybody tell me how to fix this?
Thanks
Claire

This forum is for Acrobat.com Tables service (www.acrobat.com).  Please refer to Acrobat and InDesign forums for support on your particular issue.
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