CAS and Novartis partner on AI-ready reaction data accessibility - September 30, 2026
CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, has announced a collaboration with Novartis Biomedical Research to improve accessibility of reaction data and support AI-enabled research. The partnership will combine CAS’s expertise in scientific data curation with advanced technology to provide Novartis researchers integrated… Read More
NISO opens draft accessibility remediation metadata standard for public comment - September 28, 2026
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has opened its draft Accessibility Remediation Metadata (ARM) standard for public comment through November 9, 2026. Stakeholders can review the draft and submit feedback via the project page. Many educational and scholarly resources, including books and journal articles, remain inaccessible to… Read More
DCL and Bowker partner to enhance eBook accessibility - August 18, 2026
Data Conversion Laboratory (DCL) and Bowker Publishing Services have announced a partnership to support publishers in meeting global accessibility standards for ebooks. The collaboration combines DCL’s expertise in structured content transformation with Bowker’s identifier and ebook services. Bowker’s eBook Creator Suite,… Read More
Taylor & Francis launches Plain Language Reviews to improve access to medical research - August 14, 2026
Taylor & Francis has introduced Plain Language Reviews (PLRs), a new format of open access articles designed to make medical research more accessible to readers without a specialist background. PLRs build on the publisher’s earlier introduction of Plain Language Summaries of Publications (PLSPs) in… Read More
Jisc issues guidance on digital equity in UK transnational education - May 13, 2026
Jisc has released new guidance aimed at promoting digital equity in UK transnational education (TNE). The resource provides a checklist of digital considerations to help senior university leaders plan, manage risk, and deliver equitable practice in TNE programs. The guidance follows the UK government’s recent refresh of… Read More
Taylor & Francis reports progress on sustainability, equity, and accessibility in scholarly publishing - May 12, 2026
Taylor & Francis has released its first sustainable impact report, Publishing with Purpose, outlining progress in sustainability, equity, and accessibility across its publishing operations. The report highlights reductions in environmental impact, initiatives to expand access to knowledge, and contributions to the United Nations Sustainable… Read More
STM launches microsite on Equity in Open Research - May 8, 2026
STM’s Equity in Open Research Task & Finish Group has introduced a new microsite that outlines voluntary best practice guidelines, case studies, and emerging data to support equity across the open research lifecycle. The initiative emphasizes transparency, accessibility, collaboration, and accountability. The microsite builds… Read More
Sage receives Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion recognition at Independent Publishing Awards - May 8, 2026
Sage has been recognized with the Alison Morrison Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award at the Independent Publishing Awards, hosted by the Independent Publishers Guild. The award highlights efforts to make publishing more diverse and inclusive, both in published output and within the workforce. Judges commended Sage’s longstanding… Read More
AIP Publishing advances accessibility with 2026 Alt Text Requirement for scholarly articles - April 2, 2026
AIP Publishing has announced changes to its publishing processes to improve accessibility, in alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA). Beginning in April 2026, authors will be required to include alternative text (alt text) for visual elements in… Read More
JSTOR achieves 100% ASPIRE Gold rating for accessibility statement in 2026 review - March 12, 2026
JSTOR has retained a 100% ASPIRE Gold rating following a February 2026 review of the platform’s accessibility statement and related communications. The ASPIRE verification service evaluates accessibility statements across the publishing industry, assessing clarity, completeness, transparency, and usefulness for users seeking… Read More
