Hurix Digital Creates Accessible eBooks with Alt-Text for Leading K12 Publisher

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India — Hurix Digital is a global leader in providing Digital content and tech solutions. They partnered with a large K12 publisher to provide accessible eBooks with alt-text descriptions to help visually impaired students fully engage with their learning experience.

The publisher had a significant initiative to improve textbook accessibility and ensure that all learners have an accessible experience. The publisher’s eBooks contained charts, images, and diagrams with only visual representation, not text-based descriptions. Their eBooks were challenging for students who needed screen readers to ensure access to this learning experience component. The publisher brought Hurix Digital to change these publishing models for thousands of pages.

The Hurix team started building out the process by applying intelligent automation, human intelligence, and deliverables. The team was mandated to accurately create meaningful text descriptions for every image and visual component in the eBook because the ideal conditions were not just to meet WCAG and Section 508 guidelines, but also to improve the students’ understanding of content for their courses. The end product was an eBook library that was fully accessible for all learners and created an inclusive learning environment with specific attention to visually impaired students.

The results were immediate. Teachers expressed that visually impaired learners felt more confident in the classroom. Parents were extremely thrilled that their kids were able to follow along without needing constant support.

“It makes a big difference when students can understand what an image is about without needing help,” said the Accessibility Program Manager at the publishing firm. “We’ve had really positive feedback from both students and teachers.”

The project is a step forward in making K12 content more inclusive, future-ready, and accessible.

Read the full case study here: Hurix Digital Creates Accessible eBooks with Alt-Text

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