Event
Webinar: Preparing for the European Accessibility Act – Essential Guidance for Publishers
18 Nov 2024
to 18 Nov 2024
Online
WEBINAR: Monday, November 18, 2024
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern Standard Time
Panelists:
Michael Johnson, VP of Content, Benetech
James Yanchak, Production Technologies Manager, Taylor & Francis
Tom Beyer, Platform Services Director, KGL PubFactory
As the European Accessibility Act (EAA) deadline approaches in June 2025, publishers face critical decisions to ensure digital content meets accessibility standards designed to ensure content inclusivity. This webinar will unpack the basics and provide actionable insights to navigate compliance. Join us for an in-depth look at what it takes to ensure your publications—whether in PDF, HTML, or ePUB—meet the stringent standards set by the EAA to maintain access to all readers, including individuals with disabilities.
This freeform discussion featuring a publisher, content services provider, and certification authority will address the strategies, best practices, formats, requirements, exceptions, and timelines you need to know to prepare for the EAA effectively. We will cover compatibility with WCAG standards, exceptions for backlist content, alt-text generation, the disproportionate burden clause, and variability among EU member states—for books, journals, magazines, multimedia and more.
With expert guidance on these complex requirements, you’ll leave this webinar equipped to make informed, strategic decisions, positioning your organization to achieve EAA readiness and foster a more inclusive and engaging digital reading experience for all.
Michael Johnson, Vice President of Content, Benetech
James Yanchak, Production Technologies Manager, Taylor & Francis
James Yanchak held many different roles in publishing since first joining CRC Press in 1998. With this broad experience and a view of how the wider business operates, James ensures standards are adhered to while exploring new publishing methods and technologies. His technical expertise helped Taylor & Francis successfully design and develop accessible content, supporting our corporate commitment to diversity and inclusion. He currently serves as the technical standards liaison with vendors, the production accessibility champion, and is a member of the Accessibility Working Group at Taylor & Francis.
Tom Beyer, Platform Services Director, KGL PubFactory
Tom wears both technical and creative hats at KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. He is co-founder of the KGL PubFactory platform, and shepherd of the technology roadmap. As lead platform strategist, he works across all areas of the PubFactory business, and is a constant consultant to our publishers as well as to our industry partners. Tom has been involved in the design and construction of scholarly publishing platforms since the late ’90s.
Download our report!
Revised and updated for the European Accessibility Act by John Bond of Riverwinds Consulting and KGL, a Benetech Global Certified AccessibleTM (GCA) vendor, this free report will help you understand:
- an overview of accessibility terms
- how you can build the business case for accessibility in your publishing organization
- emerging and compelling reasons for making content accessible
- the key principles of accessibility
- simple steps to get started today
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