VitalSource Announces New Transparency Initiative to Promote Accessibility

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VitalSource has announced details regarding their new initiative to encourage greater accessibility transparency in the digital marketplace. Publishers will be able to identify accessible content and highlight specific features to make selection a lot more straightforward for print disabled students. The full press release about this exciting venture is available at the VitalSource website.

George Kerscher, Chief Information Officer for the DAISY Consortium welcomed the developments:

VitalSource is leading a very meaningful initiative, and we applaud the time and energy the company has invested in supporting transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility in the digital marketplace.

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