Why Is Accessibility Important in Publishing?
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] For many years, audiobooks, Braille and large-type books were the only options for someone with visual impairment. While effective, there was a challenge of limited availability. Choices might be sparse, and often the most popular titles would take time to receive audio or Braille versions. Digital publishing has raised […]
How Machine Learning is Creating New Opportunities for Content Accessibility
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Website accessibility is a broad topic that includes many formats and technologies. While accessibility generally sparks discussion in marketing and advertising strategies, for authors and publishers the discussion is more focused on inclusiveness and availability of content for those with and without a disability. Fortunately, advances in machine learning […]
Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2019 and What That Should Mean to Authors and Publishers
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] While companies focus on expanding their reach to millions of internet users worldwide and embracing the technology of today and the future, they also need to maintain focus on inclusion. The evolution of consumption patterns and the expansion of media outlets has equated to a discrepancy in consumer focus. […]
When and How To Caption Your Videos
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Captioning your videos is not just a matter of adding polish and making the videos more accessible to a wider audience, although it does both those things. In many cases, it is also a matter of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and other legislation protecting access to […]
Alternative Text: Don’t Leave Anyone Out
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The web is an essential, intrinsic aspect of daily life. Everyone from kindergarteners to CEOs relies on it for games, news and community. Perhaps without realizing, web developers have created a platform that restricts certain members of the population. By utilizing alternative text on websites, you can ensure your […]
International Trends in Digital Accessibility
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Digital accessibility is an important factor to consider for any company or business that provides online content. It is especially critical that publishers offering eBook content understand not only how to provide accessible content but also how to keep up with international trends in digital accessibility. Defining Digital Accessibility […]
Why Accessible Publishing Matters to Readers With Cognitive Disabilities
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] E-books and other electronic formats provide a number of opportunities for accessible publishing, which is quickly becoming an industry norm. However, many publishers focus on readers with physical disabilities such as visual or hearing impairment, which leaves an entire demographic overlooked. With new digital tools offering so much potential […]
Audio Description Allows Visually Impaired Audiences To Get the Whole Story
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] For years, people with visual impairments have been missing out, only getting part of the story from the spoken dialogue in a movie, on TV, in streaming or web videos, or during live performances. With audio description services, also known as descriptive video or video description, visually impaired audiences […]
Accessible Publishing: How Everyone Can Benefit
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The advancement and proliferation of digital media has created an amazing opportunity to address the needs of readers with disabilities. Technology facilitates features that can now enable those with hearing or vision impairments to consume the same content as non-disabled readers. While companies just entering the digital market may […]
The Importance of Publishing for Accessibility in the BFSI Industry
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Banking, financial services, and insurance companies utilize a lot of paperwork to meet the needs of customers and business processes. Potential clients need to be able to access materials that will help them make decisions and take advantage of the benefits that providers offer. To this end, it’s imperative […]