Hosted by the Professional Development Committee
Is your publishing workflow ready to meet ebook accessibility requirements? Many publishers understand the mandate to meet EAA and ADA regulations but don’t know where to start.
The good news: You’re not alone, and we’re here to help. In this practical session, we’ll translate regulatory requirements into concrete, department-specific actions your team can implement immediately.
We’ll break down accessibility into four manageable stages:
- Typesetting: How to provide typesetting guidance that gets you compliant epub/PDF files the first time
- Accessibility Reports: Understanding report results and going beyond automated checkers (ACE, Adobe) to ensure true compliance
- Onix/Metadata: Accurately translating ebook accessibility features into onix metadata codes
- Customer Communication: Effectively displaying compliance on your website
You’ll leave with:
· Ideas for updating your internal processes
· Knowledge of which free tools can automate compliance checking
· Confidence that you can meet these requirements too much strain on your resources
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining existing processes, bring your questions and learn from peers navigating the same challenges.
Panelists:
Juliet Williams, The Ohio State University Press; Sara Thaxton, University of Arizona Press; Cathie Crooks, University of Alberta Press
Moderator:
Brittany Nicolaysen, Harvard Education Press