Comments on: Publishers Call for Industry Cohesion on Accessible e-Books http://www.headstar.com/eablive/?p=714 Access to technology for all Sun, 01 Apr 2018 16:32:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 By: Sharon Kerr http://www.headstar.com/eablive/?p=714&cpage=1#comment-6425 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:22:57 +0000 http://www.headstar.com/eablive/?p=714#comment-6425 We were very fortunate that our Vice Chancellor Professor Steven Schwartz let us work with him to develop a proof of concept for a universally designed ebook. It is available for free download at http://vc.mq.edu.au/2012/04/04/lighthouse-shines-as-a-beacon-for-all-those-who-want-to-publish-an-ebook/

I agree with Sue, that we need to get more of these high profile people involved. Governments also need to get involved if they are serious about the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. If books are not accessible, it will be communities and Governments who ultimately pay the price.
Sharon Kerr Twitter: mqskerr

]]> By: Sue Shoesmith http://www.headstar.com/eablive/?p=714&cpage=1#comment-6420 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:21:13 +0000 http://www.headstar.com/eablive/?p=714#comment-6420 Has anyone considered approaching published celebrities such as J. K. Rowling or Stephen Fry, to ask for their support with this initiative? It might help to spark more interest and provide greater publicity.

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