7 October 2026 | Gatherings, News, September 2026
From the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Party Late last year, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Party (DEIWP) surveyed members about their experiences of accessibility at IPEd. We received around 100 responses and we’ve since spent some time...
7 October 2026 | Gatherings, News, October 2026
By Julie Ganner AE We received 2 pieces of good news last month. The first is that IPEd’s free guide to accessible publishing, Books without barriers, is now featured on the International Publishers Association (IPA) website. It forms part of the IPA’s 1000 Actions...
3 June 2026 | June 2026, News, Newsletters
By Karen Lee, CEO Introduction Australia’s story is shaped not only by artists and creators, but also by the professional ecosystems that support creativity, participation and the circulation of ideas. Editors are part of that ecosystem. Working alongside writers,...
2 June 2026 | News, Newsletters, resources-for-editors
Books without barriers is a practical guide to understanding and preventing the barriers to reading that people with print disability encounter if their needs are not supported throughout the publishing process. The guide is in 4 parts:1. Planning for inclusive...
5 February 2025 | February 2025, Newsletters
By Julie Ganner AE Unless they are set up correctly, tables can be difficult to understand and navigate for readers who can’t see them. People using assistive technologies have to build a mental picture of what is in the table and how all the cells relate to one...