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The National Network of Equitable Library Service has worked with over 100 publishers across Canada. We have audited their EPUB files, taught them about image descriptions, accessibility metadata, ARIA roles, and more. Through this work we have learned something huge: baby steps are powerful! Many people are intimidated by accessibility - nervous about getting it wrong, scared that it will be too confusing, or worried that their technical skills will not suffice. But after a little personal attention, each and every publisher we have worked with is able to easily improve the accessibility of their books, no matter where they are starting out. In this talk, we will share our experiences, and show how even the tiniest step can be a giant leap.

About the speaker
Leah Brochu (she/her) is the Accessible Publishing & Resources Coordinator for the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS), where she helps to improve the state of equitable reading in Canada. From organizing the Accessible Publishing Summit to coordinating logistics for a variety of projects, to working with publishers, and developing documentation, Leah is passionate about using her skills and experience to work towards a more accessible and inclusive future. Leah has an MLIS, and an MA in Classics, and lives in Edmonton, Alberta.

Daniella Levy-Pinto (she/her) is an expert in accessibility, including digital technology and liveable spaces. She has been a user of assistive technologies for more than two decades in her different roles in academic and professional settings. She is the Project Coordinator with the NNELS and leads a team of accessibility testers and consultants with print disabilities who assess the accessibility of EPUB files, reading apps and platforms, and makes recommendations for preventing and eliminating barriers. Daniella works to promote and inform a paradigm shift towards content that is born-accessible and inclusive design. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Toronto.

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