Accessibility Services

Make every publication accessible to every reader.

From EPUBs and PDFs to websites and video, we help publishers deliver content that reaches every reader, no matter how they access it.

An accessibility workspace: a laptop showing an Accessible content page beside a screen-reader panel with a Live Region, a numbered Reading Order list and a Speaking… waveform; an EPUB card and a PDF/UA document; over-ear headphones and a switch-access remote; a spiral Accessibility Checklist notebook with Structure, Reading order, Alternative text, Colour contrast, Navigation and Metadata all ticked; an open book with a large Aa type sample, braille dots and a captioned landscape; a pen; a tablet showing a Screen Reader Preview with an alt-text description; and a stack of teal books labelled WCAG 2.2 AA, PDF/UA and ACCESSIBILITY.

Screen-reader readyReads content naturally

Accessible structureClear reading order

Alt text includedMeaningful image descriptions

What's included

Five ways we make content reach every reader.

Born-accessible files, remediated backlists, audited websites and platforms, captioned media, and written image descriptions — five focused services that together make content reachable in whatever format a reader uses.

Publishing Accessibility

We convert content into born-accessible EPUB and PDF formats from the start, so every title is ready for assistive technology on release — following EPUB Accessibility 1.2 and PDF/UA for navigation, structure, and metadata.

Accessibility Remediation

For existing EPUB, PDF, and other digital files, we remediate content to meet WCAG 2.2, PDF/UA, and Section 508 — tagging and restructuring files, then testing with real screen readers. Well suited to backlists and archives.

Digital & Web Accessibility

We audit websites and digital platforms against WCAG 2.2 success criteria across Levels A, AA, and AAA, and deliver a clear, prioritized VPAT report — automated scans paired with manual assistive-technology testing.

Media Accessibility

Video and other multimedia content need their own approach. We provide accurate captioning and transcription so content is usable by readers who are deaf or hard of hearing — and easier to find through search.

Alt Text Writing

We write short and long descriptions for images, charts, and complex visuals so screen reader users don't miss important context — fully human-written, or AI-plus-human where a specialist checks every description before it ships.

Who this is for

For catalogs, sites, and libraries at any stage.

Publishers Releasing New Titles

Need born-accessible EPUB and PDF output so new titles are compliant on day one.

Publishers with Legacy Backlists

Need existing catalogs remediated to meet current compliance deadlines.

Digital-first & STM Publishers

Need websites, platforms, and media libraries audited and brought up to WCAG standard.

How it works

From audit to a compliant, tested deliverable.

Audit & scope

We assess your files, site, or media library against the standards that apply to you.

Remediate or build

Content is tagged, restructured, captioned, or described to meet the target standard.

Test & certify

Verified with real assistive technology and delivered with a clear compliance report.

FAQ

Common questions.

Which standards do you test against?

[Sample answer — replace with Vibrant's actual process] We work to WCAG 2.2 (Levels A, AA, AAA), Section 508, ADA Title II, EAA, PDF/UA, EPUB Accessibility 1.2, and AODA — tell us which markets and requirements apply to you.

Can you remediate an entire backlist at once?

[Sample answer] Yes — we regularly handle bulk remediation projects; share your catalog size and formats for a scoped quote.

Do you test with real assistive technology?

[Sample answer] Yes — automated scans catch the basics, but every project is also verified with real screen readers and other assistive technology before delivery.