The Overall Case for Accessible ePub3

The Overall Case for Accessible ePub3

1. Anyone producing an ebook for public consumption should adopt the ePub3 format.
Having evolved from early ebook formats, ePub3 is now virtually the international standard accepted by every eBook distributor.


2. To gain universal acceptance, add "Accessibility" to the ePub3.
Accessibility considerations have evolved into web standards over the past 20 years. 
Since ePubs are essentially a collection of web technologies, the accessibility considerations for websites also apply to EPUB publications.

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3. Accessibility is becoming mandatory.




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