Towards universal accessibility: The UK policy landscape and supporting technology |
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| Authors: | Emma House Richard Orme Mark Bide |
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| Institution: | 1. Deputy Chief Executive of the Publishers Association and Chair of the Accessibility Action Group, London, SE1 1UN, UK;2. Chief Executive of the DAISY Consortium, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland;3. Consultant, London EC4A 1EN, UK |
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| Abstract: | Key points - The UK policy landscape supports access for the users whilst allowing publishers to maintain business models.
- Advancements such as EPUB 3, aligning publishing with web technologies, and the Inclusive Publishing hub help publishers reach accessibility compliance.
- Print impairment is not an on/off switch, and each reader has his or her own unique set of requirements – a fact that is supported by EPUB 3.
- The time is ripe for publishers to make firm commitments to accessibility initiatives.
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