Home

photo of electronic devices

Shaping the Technology of Tomorrow

At DAISY we work closely with technology companies and standards agencies to ensure that the reading and publishing technology of tomorrow provide an accessible future for all.

Book under spotlight

The Voice of Experience

DAISY has been leading standards and good practice in accessible digital publications for over 20 years - drawing on the expertise of our members with collective experience of over 1,500 years!

Find out more About Us..
picture of a microphone and computer editing audio

Our Story

The DAISY Consortium has a rich history which started with audio and now positively impacts specialist and mainstream reading around the world.

Read the story of DAISY
Small globe held in a hand

Global Reach

DAISY is an international non-profit membership organization working with over 150 partners all around the world to improve access to reading for people with print disabilities

Join Us...

Welcome

You've found the DAISY Consortium website, the home of tools, standards, advice and best practices for publishing and reading to ensure accessibility for people with print disabilities in both specialist and mainstream formats.

We have lots to share, so do please explore, but the News, and Latest Updates and Quick Links below are a great place to start.

Articles

Vision Australia logo

Vision Australia – 20 Years of Innovation

In September 2025 Vision Australia celebrated 20 years since the launch of their innovative online library service, a model that continues to inspire library services around the world. To join…

Continue reading…
Continue reading “Vision Australia – 20 Years of Innovation”…
icon representing someone delivering training to 3 people

Training Trainers in Accessible Format Production

Access to information provides the key to education, inclusion and employment. Modern publishing practices and accessible digital format have the potential to unlock a world of opportunities, and this is…

Continue reading…
Continue reading “Training Trainers in Accessible Format Production”…
photo from the Tactile Reading 2025 event showing a branded banner

Tactile Reading & Graphics Conference 2025

  Tactile Reading & Graphics is a recurring international conference. In June 2025 in the Netherlands the event brought together over 500 worldwide participants contributing to making information accessible through…

Continue reading…
Continue reading “Tactile Reading & Graphics Conference 2025”…

News

Congratulations to ABC Excellence Awards Winners 2025

September 4, 2025
Many congratulations to the winners of the Accessible Books Consortium International Excellence Awards for Accessible Publishing, announced yesterday during the gala dinner…

Continue reading…
Continue reading “Congratulations to ABC Excellence Awards Winners 2025”…

Shortlist Announced for ABC International Excellence Awards 2025

August 6, 2025
The short-list for the 2025 ABC International Excellence Awards in Accessible Publishing has been announced in advance of the awards ceremony to…

Continue reading…
Continue reading “Shortlist Announced for ABC International Excellence Awards 2025”…

DAISY Members on Forbes Accessibility 100

June 18, 2025
This week Forbes released their first ever Accessibility 100, highlighting and celebrating the work of 100 organizations conducting significant work…

Continue reading…
Continue reading “DAISY Members on Forbes Accessibility 100”…

Upcoming Events

Frankfurt Bookfair 2025

October 15, 2025 - October 19, 2025

Frankfurt, Germany

TPAC 2025

November 10, 2025 - November 14, 2025

Hyogo, Japan

Techshare Pro 2025

November 12, 2025 - November 13, 2025

London, U.K.

DAISY Board Meeting, November 2025

Date: November 12, 2025

Online via Zoom

Full list of events

Training

Trainer Led Sessions

DAISY Self-Study Learning Courses

  • Accessible Publishing Concepts
  • Creating Accessible Digital Audio Books
  • Accessible Word Documents
  • Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
  • Making Inaccessible Text Accessible
  • Accessible EPUB with WordToEPUB
  • Marrakesh Treaty Advocacy Course

Quicklinks

InclusivePublishing.org - the source for news, events and advice on creating single publications everyone can use.

Standards - details on EPUB, the DAISY format and our various specifications.

Tools - read about our software developments, including Ace, Obi, Tobi, Pipeline and WordToEPUB.

Network Partners - learn more about our global network for communication and collaboration.

Newsletter

Subscribe to the DAISY Newsletter for regular updates on accessibility news and events, as well as practical advice and reports from around the world.