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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