European Accessibility Act: Game Changer for Accessible Books

Date & Time

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 1:20 PM PDT  

Location

Platinum 2  

Description

In Europe there is a surge of interest towards accessibility in the publishing sector, due to the new legislative scenario coming into force in June 2025. The European Accessibility Act has implications not only in the 27 EU countries but worldwide. This presentation will offer a comprehensive look at the advances European industry is making in all its sectors (trade, educational, academic) as well as revealing the challenges that remain. Publishing companies are working together with disability organizations, and we will present a roundup of the most promising collaboration projects in the field. Finally, we will offer insights about what to expect (good and bad) for readers and educators in Europe, the US and beyond.

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Audience

• Higher Education
• K-12 Education
• Media & Publishing

Audience Level

Intermediate  

Session Summary (Abstract)

The European Accessibility Act will be a game changer for digital publishing worldwide as it establishes accessibility requirements for e-books, reading systems and for those wishing to distribute in Europe. Starting in 2025, what can end users expect?  

Primary Topic

Digital Accessibility  

Secondary Topics

• Blind/Low Vision
• Captions & Transcription
• Education

 

Session Type

General Track  

Presenters

• Elisa Molinari
  Fondazione LIA
• Richard Orme
  DAISY Consortium

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