Thorium 3.0.0 Released
The latest version of the Thorium Reader, version 3.0.0 was released at the end of June 2024. The Thorium Reader is now in it’s […]
A DAISY Consortium InitiativeNews & Events
Here you will find all the latest news as well as upcoming and previous events.
BISG Launches New Working Group on Accessibility Metadata
/in News /by Sarah HilderleyThe Book Industry Study Group has announced the launch of a new working group on accessibility metadata to help prepare the US book industry […]
Accessibility Metadata for International Distribution and Export
/in News /by Sarah HilderleyDiscoverability and distribution have been identified as major challenges in accessible publishing and with the European Accessibility Act fast approaching, publishers need more tools and support […]
W3C Posts Group Note on FXL EPUB
/in News /by Sarah HilderleyThe W3C Publishing Maintenance Group has published a group note on EPUB fixed layout publications: “The main motivation behind creating fixed layout publications is […]
Inclusive Design 24 Call for Papers
/in News /by Sarah HilderleyInclusive Design 24 (#id24) is a free 24-hour online event for the global community. It celebrates inclusive design and shares knowledge and ideas from analogue […]
Nominations Open – International Excellence Awards for Accessible Publishing 2024
/in News /by Sarah HilderleyNominations are now open for the WIPO Accessible Books Consortium International Excellence Awards 2024. As in previous years, there are two categories for the […]
Accessible Ebook Best Practices Published in Finland
/in News /by Sarah HilderleyThe Accessibility Library Celia, in collaboration with the Finnish Publishers Association, has released a guide titled “Saavutettavan e-kirjan hyvät käytännöt”, or “Accessible Ebook Best […]
DAISY Launches Training Course for Accessible Document Creation
/in News /by Sarah HilderleyA new course on the topic “Confidently Create Accessible Documents” is being offered by DAISY via their learning platform. This is an instructor-led online training […]
DAISY Releases Version 5.0 of Obi, the Audio Production Tool
/in News /by Sarah HilderleyThe DAISY Consortium is pleased to announce the latest release of Obi, the popular open source navigable audio book creation tool. Obi produces books […]
InDesign Latest Release Includes New Accessibility Features
/in News /by Sarah HilderleyIn the recent update to version 19.2 (February 2024) of InDesign, new features were introduced to improve the export of accessible EPUBs, thanks to […]