Does open access mean accessible to all? This free webinar will delve into the essential but often challenging topic of accessibility, with a particular focus on how smaller publishers can make their open access books more accessible to users of assistive technology.
This webinar will explore: why accessibility matters to readers; how accessibility and open access go hand-in-hand; what tools are available to help publishers make their open access books more accessible; and how to tackle accessibility if it seems like an overwhelming challenge. Highlighting the practical resources available to inform and help publishers seeking to make their books more accessible for all readers, and featuring a publisher who will explain how they have taken on this challenge step by step, this webinar offers essential, practical advice to make accessibility more achievable, and ensure that open access truly means accessible to everyone.
Bring your questions for the panel! They are:
- Joanne Fitzpatrick, Accessibility Manager for Copim Open Book Futures and Open Research Librarian, Lancaster University
- Richard Orme, CEO, DAISY Consortium
- James Rice, The White Horse Press
Date: Monday 27 April
Time: 3pm BST / 4pm CEST / 10am EDT / 7am PDT
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