Accessibility Resources
for Academic Publishers

Regulations

Stay ahead of global accessibility regulations and compliance deadlines, including the EAA (2025) and ADA (2026). Learn how policies impact publishers, library contracts, and enforcement risks—so you can stay compliant and proactive.

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Standards

Achieve accessibility compliance with key standards, guidelines, and certification processes. Explore WCAG & W3C best practices, metadata standards, and tools like the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) to ensure your content is accessible to all.

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Copyright & Licensing

Make your content accessible while respecting copyright laws. Learn about licensing models, accessibility exceptions, and best practices for EPUB3, DAISY, alt-text, and metadata—ensuring inclusivity without compromising rights.

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Accessibility tools & Initiatives

Discover accessibility checkers, industry working groups, and examples of publisher commitments to inclusive publishing.

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Accessibility for Academic Content

Making academic materials accessible is essential for inclusive education and research. From screen readers and alt-text to captioning and universal design, discover key challenges, solutions, and best practices that help ensure equal access to knowledge for all learners and researchers.

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How publishers are advancing accessibility

Publishers are actively working to make scholarly content more inclusive—adopting accessibility standards, enhancing metadata, leveraging new technologies, and collaborating across the industry. Explore the initiatives shaping a more accessible future for all readers.

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STM’s Enforcement Task Force Open House

Get to know the ETF | Join our virtual open house  STM’s Enforcement Task Force (ETF) has quietly played a vital role in protecting the rights that underpin our industry. Since 2007, it has worked to identify and respond to emerging risks — from new forms of piracy to complex copyright cases — through both...

STM Dinner & Conference 2025 | Frankfurt

The Invisible Bridge The role of publishers in science diplomacy Science diplomacy often makes headlines through summits and treaties. But beneath formal diplomacy lies a stable, long-standing force for international collaboration: the global research publishing system.   Publishing does more than disseminate findings. It builds common ground. It enables scientists to co-author, critique, and iterate—even when...

STM Social Responsibility Knowledge Sharing Session – Members only

We’re pleased to invite you to an STM Social Responsibility (members only) Knowledge Sharing Session —an informal and interactive event where you can: Learn about the STM Social Responsibility Committee’s vision and goals. Celebrate the impactful work of our Social Responsibility Task & Finish Groups through lightning talks and initiative showcases. Share your feedback and discover opportunities to get...

STM Innovation & Integrity Days 2025

Join us in London for STM’s Innovation & Integrity Days (formerly known as STM Week) where we will explore the breakthroughs that are transforming scholarly communication — and delve deeply into the latest trends, approaches and innovations in research integrity. This two-day event will be held at the BMA House in London on 9-10 December,...

STM 2-day US Annual Conference 2026

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