Sage, an independent academic publisher, has signed the UK Publishing Accessibility Action Group (PAAG) Accessible Publishing Charter as part of a larger commitment to improving digital content accessibility.  

The charter aims to improve accessibility across the publishing workflow, from authors to customers. Sage is adopting the charter’s 10 principles and committed to the action behind them, including incorporating accessibility features, advocating for standards, and assessing the accessibility of its digital publications.  

“Sage is dedicated to continuously enhancing the technology, usability, and design of our resources, ensuring they are accessible to all,” said John Shaw, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Sage. "We aim to break down barriers and ensure equitable access to educational content, so everyone can benefit from our products."  

PAAG promotes collaboration and best practices to break down barriers and provide equal access to published works. Its members represent organizations across the publishing industry and advocacy sectors.   

In addition to being a PAAG member, Sage collaborates with Bookshare, RNIB Bookshare, and the Accessible Book Consortium’s Global Book Service to disseminate accessible content. Sage is also a signatory of the Accessible Books Consortium’s Charter for Accessible Publishing, furthering its commitment to inclusive knowledge-sharing. Sage has also joined the Global Certified Accessible (GCA) program to certify its ebook workflow. This independent certification program helps publishers create content that meets the needs of all readers. 

Read more about Sage's efforts to improve the learning experience equitably for all readers.  

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Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, 24-year-old Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.  

Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to: 

• Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioral science make an impact 

• Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning 

• Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas