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Publishing Website Accessibility Audit & WCAG Compliance

Ensure your book, magazine, or digital publishing website is accessible to all readers.

Publishing Accessibility Regulations

ADA Title III

WCAG 2.1 AA

Marrakesh Treaty

Common Accessibility Issues in Publishing Websites

E-book readers not accessible

Digital magazines in inaccessible formats

Subscription management not keyboard accessible

Reading lists poorly structured

Author pages lacking semantic markup

Benefits of Publishing Website Accessibility

Serve readers with print disabilities

Meet digital publishing accessibility standards

Improve content discoverability

Lead in accessible publishing

How A11yScan Helps Publishing Organizations

Comprehensive Audits

Full WCAG 2.1 AA testing covering all publishing-specific accessibility concerns and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Monitoring

24/7 monitoring catches accessibility issues before they become legal problems or user complaints.

Compliance Reporting

Generate VPATs, accessibility statements, and executive reports tailored for publishing compliance needs.

Frequently Asked Questions: Publishing Accessibility

Are publisher websites required to be accessible?

Yes, publishers are subject to ADA Title III. Additionally, the Marrakesh Treaty encourages accessible format production for people with print disabilities.

What makes e-books accessible?

Accessible e-books need proper navigation, text-to-speech compatibility, adjustable formatting, image descriptions, and formats that work with screen readers.

How do I make digital magazines accessible?

Digital magazines should use accessible HTML rather than image-based layouts, include proper heading structure, and provide alt text for all images and graphics.

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