Distribution Platforms using Accessible PDF
These platforms not only distribute accessible content but also often partner with accessibility organizations to ensure that the materials meet the standards required for inclusive access.
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
-Although primarily focused on Kindle formats, KDP also accepts accessible PDFs for select publishing needs, particularly educational or professional documents.
Bookshare
- One of the largest accessible book distribution platforms for individuals with reading disabilities.
- Distributes accessible PDFs, DAISY, and EPUB formats to eligible users worldwide.
De Gruyter
- An academic publisher offering a
vast collection of eBooks and journals across various disciplines.
- Committed to enhancing the
accessibility of its content, De Gruyter has formed an internal working group
aiming to make all newly published content compliant with the European
Accessibility Act by mid-2025.
HathiTrust Digital Library
- A digital repository that offers accessible PDF versions of scanned books for eligible users, especially those affiliated with educational institutions.
- Works extensively on providing accessible versions for users with print disabilities.
Kobo Writing Life
While more commonly associated with EPUB, Kobo supports accessible PDFs for specific uses.
- As a retail distributor, they can accommodate accessible PDFs, especially when they meet universal accessibility standards.
OverDrive
- A distributor of digital content for libraries, including accessible eBooks in PDF and EPUB formats.
- Partners with public and academic libraries, ensuring accessibility compliance in materials provided.
ProQuest
- Offers a wide range of accessible
academic and research materials to libraries and educational institutions.
- Supports accessible PDFs and other
formats to meet diverse accessibility needs.
Smashwords
- Primarily an aggregator for self-published
works in EPUB, but also accommodates accessible PDFs depending on the
distribution requirements of partner stores.
VitalSource
- A digital content distribution platform for academic materials, frequently used in educational institutions.
- Supports accessible formats and collaborates with publishers to ensure digital textbooks meet accessibility standards.
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