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Registration is open for the free CHORUS Forum “Accessibility – How is it going?”. The event will take place online Monday, March 23, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT.
The concept of accessibility in scholarly publishing often refers to open access models. Ensuring the content is created with universal design principles to include readers using assistive technologies, however, has become an increasingly important aspect of the accessibility conversation. In light of the enactment of the European Accessibility Act and the approaching deadline under the updated Americans with Disabilities Act, both addressing digital accessibility, we will examine the current landscape. The panel will discuss this policy and regulatory pressures, coordinated and collaborative efforts, and tooling and formats from both the library and publisher perspective.
For more information, including presenter biographies, and to register, please go here. CHORUS brings together funders, societies, publishers, institutions, and the public from across the open research ecosystem to share knowledge, develop solutions, advance innovation, and support collective efforts. Information about the organization is available here.