The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) partnered with Kriyadocs to improve the accessibility of its published content. By integrating Kriyadocs’ platform, ASM aimed to serve a diverse global audience, enhancing the author experience and advancing the mission of microbial sciences.
Benefits & outcomes
- Implemented alt text for figures across all 16 ASM journals, improving accessibility for readers using screen readers.
- Discontinued the use of images as tables, which are incompatible with screen readers, enhancing table accessibility.
- Provided comprehensive guidelines for authors on optimizing image accessibility, including using contrast checkers and accessible fonts
Notes & quotes
“Our commitment to accessibility has always been a priority, but we previously faced challenges with time and resources to fully implement it. The transition to Kriyadocs presented an opportunity to rethink our workflows and leverage new tools to enhance accessibility.” – Ellie Ghatineh, Digital Content Publishing Manager, ASM.
ASM’s efforts included providing comprehensive guidelines for authors on optimizing image accessibility, such as using WebAIM’s contrast checker and recommending accessible fonts and color choices.
“Ultimately, accessibility benefits everyone, not just individuals with disabilities, by improving usability, discoverability, and engagement with content. A fully accessible publishing environment helps advance the global exchange of knowledge—something at the heart of the scientific mission.” – Ellie Ghatineh.
Publisher / company: Kriyadocs
Date of case study: 12/12/2023
Source: https://www.kriyadocs.com/author-experience-and-accessibility-case-study-asm-partners-with-kriyadocs