Re: Notice of Transition

Hello Rick,
Your contributions to the advancement of digital publishing and its ecosystem have been invaluable. I am very sorry to see you leave.
I wish VitalSource the best moving forward, and hope you will continue in the community groups especially those on improving the accessibility of digital publications.


Thanks

Charles

EOM



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Subject: Notice of Transition


All,



Unfortunately, VitalSource has decided not to renew our membership in the W3C. Consequently, as of the end of September my participation will transition to just community groups or,  as an invited expert (if needed).



I have thoroughly enjoyed my involvement in the various publishing initiatives, including bringing EPUB to the W3C and contributing to improved accessibility alignment with that work. The numerous friends I’ve made have enriched my work and personal life. Thank you!





Rick Johnson | Co-Founder and Vice President of Solutions Engineering and Accessibility

VitalSource Technologies, LLC

get.vitalsource.com <https://get.vitalsource.com/>