NISO 2025 Spring Training Series Covers Accessibility Essentials
Empowering Inclusive Publishing
NISO is excited to offer its Accessibility Essentials training series, an immersive eight-week program designed to equip professionals in scholarly communications and publishing with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve accessibility compliance. This series will take place on Thursdays from April 3 to May 22, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET and will be facilitated by Lettie Conrad, an industry expert and digital accessibility advocate from San Jose State University.
In an evolving digital landscape, accessibility is essential not only to meet regulatory requirements but to ensure inclusivity across all publishing and communication platforms. This program offers practical guidance and actionable strategies to help organizations implement accessibility best practices at every level, from content production to web design and organizational planning.
What to Expect:
The series will provide a structured exploration of accessibility, addressing foundational questions and offering insights into how organizations can build inclusive publishing workflows. Each week will focus on a key topic essential to fostering accessibility in scholarly communications, including:
- Inclusive Publishing Foundations – Understanding accessibility’s role and significance in publishing.
- Legal Risks and Non-Compliance – Examining regulatory frameworks, fines, and historical case studies.
- Designing for Inclusivity – Implementing human-centered design and creating accessible websites aligned with WCAG standards.
- Accessible Content Production – Producing compliant formats such as accessible PDFs and EPUBs.
- Retrofitting and Remediation – Auditing and updating backlist titles and existing products to ensure accessibility.
- Strategic Planning for Accessibility – Integrating accessibility into long-term organizational strategies, policies, and budgets.
Participants will leave with an operational understanding of accessible publishing, including practical tools to support ongoing compliance efforts and avoid costly legal challenges.
Who Should Attend:
This program is essential for information professionals, content developers, product managers, UX designers, and public relations specialists—anyone involved in scholarly communications and product development. Whether leading production workflows or overseeing digital initiatives, attendees will gain real-world insights applicable across their organizations.
Meet the Facilitator:
Lettie Conrad brings a wealth of experience to the program, combining her academic work at San Jose State University with extensive industry expertise. As a recognized leader in digital accessibility, Lettie has worked closely with scholarly publishers, libraries, and content providers to drive forward inclusive design practices and ensure accessibility is at the forefront of innovation.
Why It Matters:
Accessibility compliance is not just a legal requirement but a cornerstone of ethical and sustainable publishing. By attending this series, participants will not only learn how to help protect their organizations from legal risks but contribute to a more inclusive and equitable publishing environment.
Reserve Your Spot Today:
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain essential insights into accessibility and ensure your organization is prepared for the future of scholarly communications. Visit this link to secure your place in this transformative training series.
