Fondazione LIA is a leading international no profit in digital accessibility for publishing. We support publishers, technology providers, companies, and cultural institutions worldwide in making their e-books, e-commerce, websites and apps accessible to all readers.

From strategic consulting and training to auditing and certification, our 360° approach ensures accessibility is seamlessly integrated into your workflows.

Our services:

• Accessibility consultancy and strategy services
• E-book audit, QA & certification services (Certified by LIA)
• E-commerce, platform, and app accessibility audits
• Support for remediation
• Accessibility training programs for publishers, developers, and professionals

Our expertise:

We support you understand the complex regulatory landscape of accessibility, in particular the European Accessibility Act, the U.S. Accessibility Laws, and other international legislative frameworks.

We guarantee compliance with:

• Publications and web accessibility standards: WCAG 2.2, EPUB 3.3, EPUB Accessibility Guidelines 1.1
• Accessibility Metadata standards: ONIX 3.1, EPUB Accessibility Metadata, Accessibility Metadata Display Guide for Digital Publications 2.0

Our impact:

• 40.000+ e-books certified
• 150+ publishers supported
• 5.000+ professionals trained

By ensuring compliance with laws and standards, we help you deliver accessible digital experiences that meet global requirements and industry best practices.

Founded by the Italian Publishers’ Association (AIE) and the Italian Union of the Blind and Print Impaired (UICI), LIA’s mission is to empower print-impaired readers to freely choose what, when, and how to read, promoting social inclusion and active participation in culture, education, and work.

The future is accessible: join us in making digital publishing truly accessible to everyone.