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EAA-compliant, accessible ePub3 delivered by default.
We produce accessible ePub3 that meets the European Accessibility Act requirements (semantic structure, logical reading order, navigable table of contents, alt text, MathML where applicable, and accessibility metadata) as the default output, not as an exception or upgrade. The EAA applies to ebooks placed on the EU market from 28 June 2025, affecting most commercial publishers selling into Europe.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is EU Directive 2019/882. It requires that ebooks placed on the EU market from 28 June 2025 meet accessibility standards, specifically the EPUB Accessibility 1.1 specification, which references WCAG 2.1. Publishers who sell ebooks in EU member states must ensure new titles are accessible. Back catalogue titles placed on the market after the deadline are also covered.
EPUB Accessibility 1.1 is a specification published by the W3C that defines how an ePub3 file should be structured to be usable by people with disabilities, including those using screen readers or other assistive technology. It references WCAG 2.1 for content requirements and adds ebook-specific requirements such as reading order, navigation, and accessibility metadata in the package document.
An accessible ePub3 has a logical reading order, semantic structure, a navigable table of contents, descriptive alt text for images, accessible tables and maths encoded in MathML, and accessibility metadata declared in the package document and ONIX feed. It must also meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria.
The European Accessibility Act applies to ebooks placed on the EU market from 28 June 2025. Most commercial publishers selling into the EU are in scope. Microenterprises (fewer than 10 employees and under €2 million annual turnover) are exempt. See our accessible eBooks knowledge hub for a full scope guide.
Yes. We assess each title against the EPUB Accessibility 1.1 standard, identify gaps, and produce a remediated accessible ePub3. We can handle this at scale, prioritising titles by sales volume or distribution reach.
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