In this practical and forward-looking session, Hadrien Gardeur and Gautier Chomel (EDRLab) explore how publishers and distributors can efficiently adapt their production pipelines to meet the requirements of the upcoming EU Accessibility Act of 2025. Focusing on actionable steps and strategic priorities, the talk highlights how to build a natively accessible digital publishing workflow while preparing backlist titles for compliance.
Key Topics Covered:
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Quick Wins in Accessibility: Low-hanging fruit for improving metadata and production pipelines to achieve immediate impact.
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Preparing for the EU Accessibility Act: Understanding the 2025 requirements and how they reshape digital publishing practices.
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Future-Proofing Workflows: Identifying key areas that will influence the ability to produce fully accessible content natively.
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Backlist Remediation Strategies: Approaches to updating and adapting existing titles for accessibility compliance.
Speakers:
Hadrien Gardeur and Gautier Chomel, accessibility and digital publishing experts at EDRLab (European Digital Reading Lab), a non-profit organization dedicated to open standards and innovation in the digital publishing ecosystem.
This session provides clear, high-impact action items for publishers and distributors aiming to navigate the fast-approaching accessibility requirements and create inclusive reading experiences.
