Flex Picture eBook: A new approach to designing more accessible and inclusive images and text

Authors

  • Danya Gharbieh Institute Integriert Studieren; Johannes Kepler University, Upper Austria, danya.gharbieh@gmail.com
  • Maximilian Punz Junior Scientist | Johannes Kepler University Linz
  • Sophie Blain Director | Ed Les Doigts Qui Rêvent
  • Klaus Miesenberger Head of Institute Integriert Studieren | Johannes Kepler University Linz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7346/SE-022024-10

Keywords:

Accessible illustrations, accessible digital publishing, EPUB3, inclusion, disabilities

Abstract

The Flex Picture eBook (FPE) project [1] intends to leverage the latest advances in EPUB3 [2] content production and publishing to enhance the creation of accessible and inclusive digital reading materials. FPE allows the authoring of structured, interactive, and adaptable graphical content embedded in EPUB3 [3] publications. By integrating granular structural levels and annotating these parts with semantic information, FPE allows an interactive, step-by-step use of graphics. This approach forms the basis for new accessibility and reading concepts, particularly benefiting people with low vision and/or cognitive disabilities. In general, FPE contributes to the personalization of reading
materials by supporting the dynamic tailoring of texts and images to individual children's needs.

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Published

2024-12-31

Issue

No. 2 (2024): STUDIUM EDUCATIONIS - Pedagogia Speciale e approcci internazionali

Section

FOCUS

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Copyright (c) 2025 Danya Gharbieh, Maximilian Punz, Sophie Blain, Klaus Miesenberger

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.