2019 Reading Systems Roundup
Individuals and organizations need to choose reading systems that offer the accessibility features they need. Requirements vary between individuals, and might include support for […]
A DAISY Consortium InitiativeNews & Events
Here you will find all the latest news as well as upcoming and previous events.
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 […]
Canadian Budget Announces Major Focus on Accessible Publishing
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The 2019 Canadian budget has a strong focus on the “inclusion of Canadians with visual impairments and other print disabilities.” An exciting funding program […]
Frankfurt Book Fair 2019
October 16th to 20th, 2019
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Frankfurt Book Fair is one of the most important marketplaces worldwide for printed and digital content and a great social and cultural event. Publishing experts, […]
TPAC 2019
September 16th to 20th, 2019
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The W3C Technical Plenary and Advisory Committee Meetings (TPAC) brings together W3C technical groups, the Advisory Board, the TAG and the Advisory Committee for an […]
Digital Book World 2019
September 10th to 12th, 2019
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The popular mainstream publishing and technology conference, Digital Book World, will feature presentations on accessible publishing content and we look forward to updating you […]
Digital Publishing Summit Europe 2019
June 25th to 26th, 2019
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The DPUB Summit Europe 2019 encourages participants to exchange thoughts and views on technical and business innovations in the publishing industry. Talks, panels, and lots […]
Webinar: Creating Accessible Content
March 20th, 2019
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Tzviya Siegman, Information Standard Lead at Wiley and member of the W3C Advisory Board is taking part in this NISO webinar entitled: Long Form […]
New European Legislation Welcomed by FEP
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Charlotte Eyre from The Bookseller has reported: “The Federation of European Publishers (FEP) has welcomed a European act of parliament created to make products […]
Congratulations to the 2019 Winners of the ABC International Excellence Awards
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The winners of the Accessible Books Consortium International Excellence Awards were announced last night at the London Book Fair 2019. Nominees were judged on […]