The World Blind Union (WBU) has documented a comprehensive report examining the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed some deep structural inequalities in society, and more so, how they play out when crisis strikes. Data gathered from the study is evidencing that persons with disabilities, older persons, and persons from lower socioeconomic status
Intro to Word Document Accessibility (Deque)
Our friends at Deque are hosting an Introduction to Word Document Accessibility webinar on July 21st. As well as providing essential information for all users of Microsoft Word, this webinar is an ideal precursor to the DAISY WordToEPUB webinar scheduled for July 29th.
Free Webinar—Scaling Inclusion in the Transition to Remote Teaching
The DAISY Consortium has announced the launch of a series of free weekly webinars on accessible publishing and reading in response to the multiple challenges being faced by conferences around the world due to Coronavirus, as well as feedback from the wider DAISY community expressing interest in online training resources. Following the rapid transition to
Free Webinar: The Accessible EPUB Ecosystem in Action—Following the Journey from Publisher to Student
The DAISY Consortium has announced the launch of a series of free weekly webinars on accessible publishing and reading in response to the multiple challenges being faced by conferences around the world due to Coronavirus, as well as feedback from the wider DAISY community expressing interest in online training resources. A considerable amount of work
Free Webinar—A World Tour of Inclusive Publishing Initiatives
The DAISY Consortium has announced the launch of a series of free weekly webinars on accessible publishing and reading in response to the multiple challenges being faced by conferences around the world due to Coronavirus, as well as feedback from the wider DAISY community expressing interest in online training resources. Around the world a few
Free Webinar: Metadata in Publishing—The Hidden Information Essential for Accessibility
The DAISY Consortium has announced the launch of a series of free weekly webinars on accessible publishing and reading in response to the multiple challenges being faced by conferences around the world due to Coronavirus, as well as feedback from the wider DAISY community expressing interest in online training resources. Metadata is an important ingredient
Free Webinar: Describing Images in Publications—Guidance, Best Practices and the Promise of Technology
The DAISY Consortium has announced the launch of a series of free weekly webinars on accessible publishing and reading in response to the multiple challenges being faced by conferences around the world due to Coronavirus, as well as feedback from the wider DAISY community expressing interest in online training resources. Authoring quality image descriptions are
Free Webinar: European Accessibility Act—Considerations for the Publishing Industry and Benefits to Consumers Globally
The DAISY Consortium has announced the launch of a series of free weekly webinars on accessible publishing and reading in response to the multiple challenges being faced by conferences around the world due to Coronavirus, as well as feedback from the wider DAISY community expressing interest in online training resources. New accessibility legislation is being
Free Webinar: The Future of Accessible Publishing and Standards—Where Are We Going?
The DAISY Consortium has announced the launch of a series of free weekly webinars on accessible publishing and reading in response to the multiple challenges being faced by conferences around the world due to Coronavirus, as well as feedback from the wider DAISY community expressing interest in online training resources.The DAISY Consortium has announced the
Free Webinar: Accessibility at Apple
The DAISY Consortium has announced the launch of a series of free weekly webinars on accessible publishing and reading in response to the multiple challenges being faced by conferences around the world due to Coronavirus, as well as feedback from the wider DAISY community expressing interest in online training resources. Today your most important assistive