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WordToEPUB version 1.0.10

The free DAISY WordToEPUB tool enables the creation of accessible EPUB files from Microsoft Word documents. WordToEPUB version 1.0.10 was…

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Google Update is a Potential Threat to Reading Solutions

Several DAISY Members and Friends are leveraging smart speaker technologies to provide simplified access to their libraries of audio and…

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Remembering Scott LaBarre

We are sorry to share the passing of Scott LaBarre, DAISY board member representing the National Federation of the Blind,…

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Congratulations to ABC Excellence Awards Winners 2022

Many congratulations to the winners and finalists of the Accessible Books Consortium International Excellence Awards for Accessible Publishing, announced this…

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Shortlist Announced for ABC International Excellence Awards 2022

The short-list for the 2022 ABC International Excellence Awards in Accessible Publishing has been announced in advance of the awards…

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The DAISY Consortium Receives the Horizon Award from APH

During the annual conference of The American Printing House for the Blind, Dr. Craig Meador presented the DAISY Consortium with…

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Nominations Open – International Excellence Award for Accessible Publishing 2022

The WIPO Accessible Books Consortium International Excellence Award 2022 is open for nominations. As in previous years, there are two…

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Updates to DAISY Ace and SMART Support EPUB Accessibility 1.1

We are delighted to announce updates to Ace (Accessibility Checker for EPUB) and the SMART: Ace By DAISY Ace by…

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DAISY Annual Report 2021

Following approval at the AGM in May, the Annual Report of DAISY Consortium activities conducted in 2021 has now been…

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Announcement: EPUB 3.3, EPUB Reading Systems 3.3 and EPUB Accessibility 1.1 Move to Candidate Recommendation

The W3C has announced that the following documents are now W3C Candidate Recommendation Snapshots: EPUB 3.3 EPUB Reading Systems 3.3…

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