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Survey: Artificial Intelligence in Libraries

Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly developing technology with the promise to improve many aspects of our lives. This potential also…

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Tactile Reading Conference – Call for Papers

Do you have knowledge that deserves a stage? Do you have innovative ideas and insights about tactile reading, braille, and…

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Nominations Open – International Excellence Awards for Accessible Publishing 2024

Nominations are now open for the WIPO Accessible Books Consortium International Excellence Awards 2024. As in previous years, there are…

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10th Anniversary of the Accessible Books Consortium

Many congratulations to WIPO and the staff of the Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) on their 10th Anniversary. ABC is a…

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Remembering Monthian Butan

We are sorry to note the passing of Monthian Butan, Thai Senator and disability advocate, who, amongst an extensive portfolio…

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BOINIT Launch Korean Word to DAISY Format Service

Named BUCC, the Boin Universal Contents Converter is a web service for converting Microsoft Word documents to the DAISY format.…

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BANA Presents Braille Excellence Award

The Braille Authority of North America (BANA) has awarded Dr. Sarah Morley Wilkins the Darleen Bogart BANA Braille Excellence Award…

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Congratulations to ABC Excellence Awards Winners 2023

Many congratulations to the winners of the Accessible Books Consortium International Excellence Awards for Accessible Publishing, announced today at The Sharjah Book…

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Shortlist Announced for ABC International Excellence Awards 2023

The short-list for the 2023 ABC International Excellence Awards in Accessible Publishing has been announced in advance of the awards ceremony to…

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GCA Celebrates 5 Years Since Launch

Our congratulations to everyone who has worked on the Benetech Global Certified Accessible initiative since its launch 5 years ago. The DAISY…

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