Best Practices
There is a wealth of material available on this subject.
In particular, we recommend
Accessible Publishing Learning Network: a Canadian-made accessibility resource specifically crafted for publishers working in the Canadian context.
National Network for Equitable Library Services, which provides AccessiblePublishing.ca, a resource for publishers.
Fondazione LIA is an excellent source of knowledge for all aspects of accessible publishing. Their book "Ebooks for All," a marvelous compendium of vital information on the field, is available at these links:
Accessibility Guidelines
The table below shows how DPS addresses them.
Metadata
Compare EPUB3 and Accessible EPUB3
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