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CSUN Conference 2026 files

The DAISY Consortium is delighted to once again support the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference by creating accessible digital versions of the conference materials, and offering them for download in HTML, DAISY 2.02 and EPUB formats. Thanks to the CSUN Conference Team for making the…

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Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has published a new series of Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities, which provides a practical framework to support libraries of all types to provide inclusive library…

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Introducing the MathCAT Initiative

MathCAT has become a key tool in access to STEM. The name MathCAT comes from “Math Capable Assistive Technology”, it’s a resource designed to support access to Math through tools like screen readers, braille displays and facilitate navigation of complex…

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Reading Apps User Requirements Published

Offering an accessible reading experience can prove to be quite complex. What people want and need can vary significantly, often based not just on accessibility needs from the format (audio, large print, braille, synchronized highlighting), but also ways to engage…

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AI Survey Findings 2025

Earlier this year we conducted a survey of AI use by DAISY Members, this was a repeat of a survey conducted last year to gauge interest in and use of artificial intelligence in the creation and transformation of accessible formats.…

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EBraille Project Update

The eBraille project, tasked with creating a modern digital braille file format, has made significant progress this year. Thanks to the hard work of the global working group, the eBraille 1.0 specification was published in August of 2025 and approved…

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DAISY Open Board Meeting – November 2025

The DAISY Board meeting was kindly hosted by WIPO in Geneva, Switzerland. The open meeting was live streamed on Zoom and we’re happy to include the video and related resources on this page. The full recording is almost three hours…

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AI Generated Image Description Myths Tested

Image descriptions play a key role in accessibility. Providing descriptions of images in accessible books is a challenging and often time-consuming task, especially for complex content. This is why the publishing and accessibility communities are always seeking new ways to…

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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 the celebrations we take a look at the story behind…

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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 especially true in lower and middle income countries. Through a…

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