European Accessibility Act (EAA): a chance for publishers
With the 2025 deadline for the implementation of the European Accessibility Act approaching fast, experts from across publishing gathered at the virtual Frankfurt Book Fair under the subtitle All you need to know from international accessibility experts to present how the sector can get ready and fully seize the opportunity the Act presents for all readers.
Fondazione LIA membership grows
On 28 October, the Italian accessible books foundations, Fondazione LIA, welcomed two new institutional members meaning the foundation now brings together all of the associations involved in promoting accessibility.
French publishers working to make new releases accessible
The French Publishers Association (SNE) initiative “La rentrée littéraire pour tous » successfully saw 82 publishers make 425 titles available in accessible format upon their release in partnership with the French National Library (BNF) and the National Book Centre (CNL).
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.
Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) Announces Award Shortlists
Following a record number of nominations from different continents, the shortlists for the 2018 ABC International Excellence Awards in Accessible Publishing were announced on February 23rd.