Accessibility at Pressbooks

Accessibility and inclusion are core values at Pressbooks. We strive to make software that is accessible to both creators and readers, taking care to ensure that accessibility and inclusion are considered throughout our design processes. We regularly engage qualified third-party experts to evaluate our software for accessibility and maintain current VPAT reports and a public accessibility roadmap.

In addition to providing an accessible authoring platform that can readily be used by people with disabilities, we proactively help our users create and publish accessible content through our support resources and free user training webinars.

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Accessibility Resources

Pressbooks VPATs and Accessibility Roadmap

Pressbooks Reading Interface VPAT

This Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) report evalutes the Pressbooks Reading Interface for comformance with WCAG 2.2 at the A and AA levels.

Reading Interface VPAT (PDF)

Pressbooks Authoring Platform VPAT

This Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) report evaluates the Pressbooks Authoring Platform for conformance with WCAG 2.2 at the A and AA levels.

Authoring Platform VPAT (PDF)

Pressbooks Accessibility Roadmap

We’re continuously improving our platform to better support accessibility and inclusion for all. Our accessibility roadmap includes more details about planned future improvements.

View Roadmap (PDF)

Accessibility Guide for Creators

Our User Guide includes clear tips and suggestions to improve the accessibility of work published with Pressbooks. It also provides additional accessibility-related resources for creators.

Visit Guide
Accessibility Commitments

Pressbooks’ Accessibility Commitments

At Pressbooks, we are committed to ensuring that all people can benefit from the knowledge-sharing and creative expression that our publishing platform enables.

We seek to ensure that all new software we release conforms with WCAG 2.2 at the A and AA levels. We are always looking for ways to make it easier for Pressbooks users to create and publish accessible content. If you are aware of an accessibility issue with the Pressbooks platform, please let us know.

Equitable Access for All

We strive to develop technology and services that provide equitable access to information for all people.

Continuous Improvement

We are continually learning and improving our platform to help all of our users have productive experiences.

Human-Centered Design

We put real people at the center of our approach to software design, talking regularly with real users and learning from their needs and preferences.

Conformance with Standards

We create solutions that conform with the latest WCAG guidelines and empower users to comply with the accessibility laws that exist in their countries.

Transparency and Honesty

We are open about our progress towards greater accessibility for all, regularly updating our VPAT reports and accessibility roadmap.

Inclusive Learning Experiences

We advocate for and empower the creation of accessible and inclusive content by maintaining accessibility-focused guide resources and training material.

From The Pressbooks Blog