The Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) of the World Property Organisation (WIPO) has released the finalists for the 2024 ABC International Excellence Award for Accessible Publishing.
In the publisher category, the finalists are:
- Book Publishers Association of Alberta (Canada)
- Children’s Fun Publishing Co., Ltd. (China)
- Gerbera Ediciones (Argentina)
For the initiative category, the shortlisted finalists include:
- Lithuanian Audiosensory Library (Lithuania)
- Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities (Australia and New Zealand)
- UNICEF Accessible Digital Textbooks Initiative (Finland)
The finalists were chosen by an expert panel of representatives from publishing, standards bodies, and organizations advocating for individuals with visual impairments, along with accessibility specialists.
The winners will be announced by WIPO Deputy Director General Sylvie Forbin during the International Publishers Association Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, on December 4, 2024.
For additional details about the ABC Consortium and the 2024 ABC International Excellence Award, visit the ABC Consortium website.