De Marque + Redefining Accessible Publishing FREE Webinar, 17 September 11am ET

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Redefining Accessible Publishing How Publishers Are Meeting the Moment with Smart, Scalable Solutions 📅 Wednesday, September 17 @ 11 AM ET Presented by De Marque, Powered by Publishers Weekly Gone are the days of accessibility being just a niche technical requirement. It is a growing expectation from readers, educators, and institutions across the digital publishing world, as far more people are impacted by accessibility issues than many publishers realize. Whether someone has a visual impairment, a learning difference, or simply prefers to zoom in on text or listen to a book while doing something else, it transforms the need for accessible books from being for just a few, to everyone. However, complying with standards is not always easy: EPUB structure, metadata, image descriptions, and discoverability can overwhelm book production without the right tools and guidance. De Marque has championed accessibility for years, as it helped publishers stay ahead of the curve and get it right. Through its Redefine Reading program and Cantook Access, the company reaffirms that commitment with a powerful, practical solution designed to simplify workflows and meet evolving expectations. Join us for this free webinar to hear from accessibility experts, see real-world strategies in action, and get a firsthand look at how Cantook Access is changing the accessibility game. What You Will Learn Why accessibility is a publishing-wide issue that affects millions of readers What compliance actually looks like in practice, from structure to metadata How to manage image descriptions more efficiently and collaboratively What De Marque has learned over five years of building accessible systems How Cantook Access streamlines the hardest parts of accessibility, like image descriptions Featured Speakers Marc Boutet President, De Marque Marc Boutet is the co-founder and president of De Marque, a pioneer in ebook and audiobook distribution. For over 30 years, he has led the development of digital solutions that make content more accessible, including platforms for e-lending in libraries and accessibility tools like Cantook Access. Under his leadership, De Marque has grown from Quebec City to serve publishers and institutions around the world. Michael Johnson VP of Content, Benetech Michael is the Vice President of Content at Benetech. In this role he works directly with publishers, conversion houses, technology platforms, and educational institutions to help them understand and implement processes that allow for fully accessible content to get from authors all the way through to the end reader. Florent Dillien Technical and Sales Agent, Eden Livres Florent is a Technical and Sales Agent at Eden Livres, a major digital distributor in France. Since its founding in 2009, Eden Livres has been the digital distribution platform for Madrigall, Actes Sud, and Média Participations, three of the country’s leading publishing groups. Florent works closely with publishers to support their digital strategies and ensure the effective distribution of their ebook catalogs. Moderated by Bill Kasdorf Founding Partner, Kasdorf & Associates Bill will guide the conversation, drawing from his extensive work helping publishers navigate accessibility standards and implement scalable solutions.

                                                      

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