Author: andrew.homer

Description:
In testing the EPUB export for accessibility I have discovered that font resizing for body text seems to be switched off for webkit eBook readers such as Apple iBooks on the iPad. This appears to be done in the exported CSS file:

-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; }

This means that partially sighted users who would normally set a larger font size are prevented from doing so if using webkit readers. Adobe Digital Editions and similar eBook readers are not affected of course as they are not webkit based. However, the general accessibility of Apple devices means than many blind and partially sighted users prefer them.

The addition of EPUB export for Wiki articles is potentially of great benefit to users with print disabilities because of the wide range of adjustments which can be made to the eBooks depending on the reading devices used. It is therefore a great shame to restrict font resizing on a significant number of otherwise accessible devices.

Many thanks

Andrew Homer
RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)

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