Pioneering Accessible Ebooks in Connecticut

That’s what the CT Tech Act Project said about Typeflow and our new partnership (more coming about that!) with accessibility expert Laura Brady’s Acme Books:

The Connecticut Tech Act logo, along a cartoon print book and the headline and first sentence of the linked article.

Drawing inspiration from the “Buffalo” bike project by World Bicycle Relief, Snyder sees a parallel between creating durable, accessible transportation and developing truly user-friendly ebooks. He emphasizes the importance of bringing together diverse stakeholders:

1. Legislators who shape ebook accessibility laws
2. EPUB and DAISY users who can provide invaluable feedback
3. Publishers and developers committed to exceeding minimum standards

“We have opinions – good and bad – about how accessibility requirements are progressing in the US, Canada, and the European Union,” Snyder states. He’s particularly keen to address the tendency of some publishers to aim for minimum certification rather than focusing on user experience.

We’re pretty happy about this article. You can read the whole thing here. (Thanks, CTTAP!)