Accessible Digitally Published Materials Using the DAISY Standard

1. Accessible Digitally Published Materials Using the DAISY Standard by George Kerscher Read more: daisy.org

4. The Vision and Mission We Share "The DAISY Consortium envisions a world where people with print disabilities have equal access to information and knowledge, without delay or additional expense." "The DAISY Consortium's mission is to develop and promote international standards and technologies which enable equal access to information and knowledge by all people with print disabilities and which also benefit the wider community."

6. DAISY Standards are fully internationalized supporting all character sets and reading conventions Based on W3C standards and developed with a diverse international community, the requirements of all languages were considered in the developments. The internationalization ensures that it can be used in Europe, Asia, and even with languages that have no written script.

11. DAISY for All, our Developing Countries Strategy 80% of persons with disabilities live in developing countries, and DAISY can have an astounding impact on the lives of people in the developing world.

13. Information Age Access to information is a fundamental human right. The Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities ensures our rights, and the DAISY Standard defines the way to making publishing accessible.