Accessibility has often been an afterthought in print publishing. The accessible formats of the print era, such as braille and large print, required additional considerations and separate printings. This meant that, for a long time, readers with print disabilities had a very limited pool of books to choose from. And the books that were available […]
Should You Convert Your EPUB 2 Files to EPUB 3?
The EPUB 3 standard has been around since 2011. Initially, both publishers and eReader makers were slow to adopt the new format. Because most eReaders weren’t supporting EPUB 3 files, publishers weren’t publishing EPUB 3 files. Because most publishers weren’t publishing EPUB 3 files, eReaders weren’t supporting EPUB 3 files. Fortunately, that stalemate has […]
How Will Machine Learning Affect Digital Accessibility?
Machine Learning will be incredibly important in the advancement of digital accessibility. But what will that advancement look it? And what can Machine Learning actually do for web and content accessibility? Better, More Comprehensive Testing Automated testing is a powerful tool for web accessibility and many great tests already exist. WAVE is a good one […]
What is ePub 3?
What is an ePub? ePub is a dynamic, widely supported format for eBooks. The ePub format gained popularity over the years by offering a more flexible reading experience than other, more static formats like PDF. That’s because ePubs are actually made up of the same code that is used to create websites. ePub files are […]
Where to Start with eBook Accessibility
Why is eBook Accessibility Important? From a business standpoint, eBook accessibility is a pretty easy concept to follow. More people who are able to read your eBook means a larger audience. And a larger audience, in theory, means more sales. But eBook Accessibility is not just a box you can check or leave unchecked. […]