You may have heard the term “born-accessible” used in conversations about audiobooks, eBooks, and inclusive publishing. While it can sound technical, the idea itself is simple. Born-accessible means that accessibility is built into a book from the very beginning of production, not added later as a fix or workaround. In
If you’re familiar with accessible content, you’ve likely heard of these two terms: accessible audiobooks and accessible EPUBs. They both serve blind and low-vision readers exceptionally well, but they’re not the same, and each shines in different scenarios. Here’s a practical, plain-language guide to help explain the difference between the
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is set to reshape the accessibility landscape across the European Union—and audio descriptions are playing a key role in this transformation. Taking full effect in June 2025, the EAA requires that a wide range of products and services—including digital media, streaming platforms, e-books, and e-commerce
In today's digital world, accessibility is more important than ever. For individuals with print disabilities—whether due to vision impairment, learning disabilities, or physical conditions that make holding a book difficult—access to literature in an audio format can be truly life-changing. Audiobooks bridge the gap, allowing everyone to experience the joy
Last time, we shared insights on navigating the compliance landscape of described video in Canada. Since then, there have been important updates that further shape this crucial aspect of media accessibility. Here is one quick update and a couple regulations that we did not cover last time, that reaffirm our
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the mass adoption of technologies that would have normally been 5-10 years out. Every industry has seen a digital shift, from an uptake in food delivery services, to digital signatures on contracts to municipalities using zoom to engage with citizens. In our day-to-day world, which is