The DAISY Consortium
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
The DAISY Consortium provides tools, standards, advice and best practices for publishing and reading to ensure accessibility for people with print disabilities.
Target Customer
Individuals with print disabilities; libraries, publishers, educational institutions; technology companies; and organizations seeking accessible publishing standards and guidance.
Key Differentiator
Global network of over 150 partners with 20+ years of leadership in accessible digital publications; focuses on standards (EPUB, DAISY formats) and developing tools, informed by a large community of experts (over 1,500 years of collective member experience).
Implementation Timeline
Not specified in the provided content
Pain Points
- 1Barriers to reading access for people with print disabilities
- 2Lack of standardized accessible formats across specialist and mainstream publishing
- 3Need for guidance, training and tools to publish accessible content
Key Features
- 1Standards and specifications for accessible publishing (EPUB, DAISY formats)
- 2Software tools and developments (Ace, Obi, Tobi, Pipeline, WordToEPUB)
- 3Training and learning courses on accessible publishing concepts
- 4News, events, and resources (InclusivePublishing.org, standards, tools, network partners)
- 5Global membership and partner network for collaboration
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Improved access to reading for people with print disabilities
- 2Advancement of accessible publishing practices and standards
- 3Global visibility and recognition of DAISY-enabled accessibility efforts (e.g., Forbes Accessibility 100 coverage)
Competitive Advantages
- 1Over 20 years of leadership in accessibility standards and good practices
- 2International non-profit with a broad partner network (>150 partners)
- 3Combination of standards, tools, and practical guidance for publishing accessible content
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Vision Australia – 20 Years of Innovation
Article describing Vision Australia's online library service and its influence as a model for library services worldwide.
DAISY Members on Forbes Accessibility 100
News item highlighting DAISY members recognized for significant accessibility work.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
An international non-profit membership organization that creates and promotes tools, standards, and best practices to make reading and publishing accessible for people with print disabilities, including standards like EPUB and DAISY formats and software tools for accessible publishing.
Target Market
Publishers, libraries, educational institutions, technology providers, and organizations serving people with print disabilities seeking accessible publishing standards and guidance.
Unique Value Proposition
A long-standing, globally connected initiative delivering practical accessibility standards, tools, training, and advocacy to enable inclusive reading and publishing for diverse audiences.
Technical Requirements
familiarity with DAISY/EPUB standards; access to DAISY tools (Ace, Obi, Tobi, Pipeline, WordToEPUB) as part of the ecosystem; participation in training and courses available
Pricing Model
Not disclosed in the provided content
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