Accessibility in London: Awards and seminars
The 2019 winners of the ABC International Excellence Award for Accessible Publishing were announced at London Book Fair with EDITORIAL 5 (ED5) of Brazil taking the publisher category and eKitabu of Kenya winning the initiative category.
All people should have the same opportunity to access knowledge – Editorial 5
In the final of our series of interviews with the shortlisted nominees for the ABC Accessible Books Awards, Brazils Editorial 5 (ED5) tell us about their work.
Nobody willing to learn and further their career should be excluded from opportunities of doing so – Kogan Page
Following the announcement of the shortlist for the Accessible Books Consortium Excellence Awards, Following our first interview with Ediciones Godot, IPA spoke to a second shortlisted publisher, Kogan Page, to find out more about what they do and why accessibility is important to them. Read our interview with Martin Klopstock and Arthur Thompson from Kogan Page below. Those attending London Book Fair can also hear the pair talk at the Publishers Association event: Accessible Publishing and the Marrakesh Treaty – Are You Ready?
Marrakesh 50th Signatory announced
The United States of America became the 50thCountry to sign up to the Marrakesh Treaty on 8 February.
We are always looking for ways to improve the reading experience – Ediciones Godot
Following the announcement of the shortlist for the Accessible Books Consortium Excellence Awards, IPA spoke to one of the shortlisted publishers to find out more about what they do and why accessibility is important to them. Read our interview with Victor Malumian and Julian Calderazi from Ediciones Godot and Digital Be below.
Accessible Book Awards shortlist announced
The short-list for the 2019 ABC International Excellence Award in Accessible Publishing was announced on 11 February. With 3 publishers, and 5 initiatives competing for the 2 awards, it will be a tough call to pick a winner for the announcement at the London Book Fair.
Accessibility roundup: ABC Global Book Service going from strength to strength
Alongside announcing great progress for the ABC Global Book Service with 42,000 additions to the catalogue, IPA VP-elect Bodour Al Qasimi signed an agreement with WIPO for accessibility training in the UAE and IPA President-elect, Hugo Setzer, stars in a short film explaining his support for accessible publishing.
Inspiring Words from Industry Leaders: Interview with Hugo Setzer, The International Publishers Association
Inclusive Publishing has embarked on a series of interviews with industry leaders and their approach to accessibility. In August 2018 they interviewed IPA VP and Manual Moderno CEO, Hugo Setzer.
Alicia Wise steps down from ABC board
A founding member, of the ABC board, Alicia Wise (Senior VP for Global Strategic Networks at Elsevier), stood down at the recent board meeting where she will be replaced by IPA President, Michiel Kolman. We interviewed Alicia about her motivation, Marrakesh and the future.
Accessibility Awards announced at London Book Fair
The London Book Fair saw the announcement of the Accessible Books Consortium’s 2018 International Excellence Awards with Hachette Livre, France and Daisy Forum, India picking up the prizes.