# Enhancing Accessibility: Bringing Books and Audiobooks Closer to All Audiences

> In a step towards inclusivity, we've introduced a new accessibility information module in every publication on our platform. This move aligns with our...

Source: https://publica.la/en/blog/enhancing-accessibility-bringing-books-and-audiobooks-closer-to-all-audiences

Posted on July 16, 2025 by [Gonzalo Parra](https://publica.la/en/blog/authors/gonzalo-parra) 2 min read

In a step towards inclusivity, we've introduced a new accessibility information module in every publication on our platform. This move aligns with our commitment at Publica.la to provide an accessible experience for everyone while adhering to the European Accessibility Directive (EU) 2019/882, which will be fully effective by June 28, 2025.

## A Two-Part Accessibility Module

Our newly integrated module is thoughtfully divided into two sections:

1. **Reader & Player Accessibility information**: This section is dedicated to inform about the reading (eBooks) and listening (audiobooks) **embedded accessibility features**. It lists essential tools such as navigation options, zoom functionalities, and text-to-speech capabilities.
2. **Content-Specific Accessibility Information**: Available for publications delivered through the ONIX protocol, this part displays detailed accessibility messages tailored to each publication.

Free tool

**EPUB Accessibility Checker** — free, instant, no signup needed.

[ Check accessibility ](https://publica.la/en/tools/epub-accessibility-checker)

## Key Features of the Accessibility information module:

You can find a new Accessibility information module on the product page:

- **Icon for Accessibility Options**: A dedicated icon opens a modal with specific accessibility options for content formats like PDF, EPUB, and audiobooks.
- **User Interface Enhancements**: Streamlined product page layout with unified icon colors and consistent modal appearance.
- **Display ONIX-based messages**: Publishers' messages, including warnings and normative details, appear precisely as provided.
- **Design and Localization**: Each message code includes localized titles to facilitate understanding.

## The Path Forward

At publica.la, we're driven by the mission to make literature reachable for all, transcending barriers. With these advancements, we remain on the cutting edge of accessibility standards while reinforcing our dedication to inclusive reading and listening experiences.

Explore these features today and join us on this journey towards a more inclusive digital library world.

Free tools

## Put this into practice

Free, instant, no signup — the same tools our team uses with publishers every week.

[EPUB Accessibility Checker Check your EPUB files for accessibility issues, WCAG conformance, alt text, language markup, heading structure, ARIA roles, and more. Check accessibility](https://publica.la/en/tools/epub-accessibility-checker) [EPUB Checker Validate your EPUB files for structure, metadata, content integrity, and best practices. Get a quality score and detailed issue report. Check your EPUB](https://publica.la/en/tools/epub-checker) [Book Metadata Extractor Upload a PDF or EPUB and get its core metadata normalized to the ONIX 3 standard: title, contributors, publisher, ISBN, BISAC and Thema codes, and keywords. Extract metadata](https://publica.la/en/tools/metadata-extractor)

[ See all free tools ](https://publica.la/en/tools)

## More from the blog

[Product Updates Sep 3, 2026 Stock control for physical products Assign available units to every physical product and let each confirmed sale update the count automatically. When a title runs out, your store stops selling it — overselling is over. Read more](https://publica.la/en/blog/stock-control-for-physical-products) [Product Updates Aug 20, 2026 Chat with this book The AI reading assistant now works on EPUB — the format most of your catalog lives in — and arrives redesigned as a native part of the reader. Read more](https://publica.la/en/blog/chat-with-this-book) [Product Updates Jul 17, 2026 Location-Based Shipping Checkout now calculates the exact shipping cost for each buyer's region automatically. Set a price per province, offer free shipping where you choose, and watch totals update in real time. Read more](https://publica.la/en/blog/location-based-shipping)