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Accessible Epubs: What You Need to Know

Join Chad and Dax’s guests Christine Foushi and John Foliot of Content Industries as they talk about accessible epubs. They explore the different versions and how they are structured. Did you know that epubs are basically HTML 5 documents? Stay tuned to listen to them talk about the importance of metadata at the book-level rather than the data-level. They reveal the secret of converting a zip to an epub and how to reverse engineer a word doc to get to the hidden zip contents! Christine, Chad and Dax also have a great discussion about the woes and wonders of alt-text for images. Finally, we get to hear about the online epub testing tool currently under development.

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Guest Profile

With a background in journalism and publishing, Christine Foushi has seen firsthand the shift from print to digital and the growing need for accessibility. Over more than two decades, she has led business operations, project management, and technology initiatives to deliver inclusive products and experiences. Known for long-term dedication and trusted partnerships, she brings both expertise and heart to every challenge.

John Foliot is an internationally recognized expert in web accessibility and web standards with more than two decades of experience. He has advised government, education, and Fortune 500 companies across North America, while also contributing for over 15 years to digital accessibility standards at the W3C. With a strong background in instructional training, John now focuses on enterprise-level strategies that drive accessibility and conformance at scale.