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How to Join the DAISY Consortium

The DAISY Consortium offers "full" or "associate" membership for libraries, colleges, and nonprofit organizations serving persons who are blind or who have other print disabilities.
The Consortium offers commercial companies the opportunity to join as "friends" of the DAISY Consortium.

How to become a Member or a Friend

If your organization or company wishes to join in any of the above capacities, send your application, both in writing and via email, to the President of the DAISY Consortium. Use the contact information provided on the DAISY Membership Application Form.

Please review the Articles of Association or Regulations for Friends when applying, to make sure that you fully accept the rules and regulations of the consortium.

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Full Membership

The admission of Full Members will be decided by resolution of the General Meeting by open ballot. The President will decide as to the admission of Associate Members and Friends of the Consortium. The admissions have to be ratified by the General Meeting.

Full membership should be considered by:

  • Organizations that want to drive the standard and implementation forward.
  • Organizations dedicated to promoting the DAISY standard
  • Large libraries serving many people
  • Libraries interested in developing new technologies
  • Coalitions of libraries representing a geographical region
  • Coalitions of libraries representing a language group

Several organizations which represent a geographical region or language group may collaborate, combining their resources to become a Full Member. These organizations act and speak with one voice within the Consortium. This makes it possible for several libraries to work cooperatively and join the DAISY Consortium as a single Full Member.  

Initial Joining Fee: $30,000
All previously paid membership fees will be subtracted from this initial amount
Fee: $26,250 annually

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Associate Membership

Individual organizations may join the DAISY Consortium as Associate Members. Several organizations which represent a geographical region or language group may collaborate, combining their resources to become a Full Member.

Associate Members should be committed to the mission of the Consortium, and should be willing to make the commitment to assist in the development and implementation of the DAISY standard.  

Associate membership should be considered by:

  • Smaller libraries and organizations which are committed to the mission and vision and want to participate as a member of the DAISY Consortium.
  • Organizations wishing to help shape the direction of DAISY Consortium, and participate in work groups to the level financially feasible in their organization.
  • Libraries and organizations which do not have the financial resources to commit to Full Membership.
  • Universities and colleges, and accessible materials development centers, especially those providing materials to multiple campuses.
  • Libraries and organizations wishing to learn more about the DAISY Consortium with a goal of potentially committing to Full Membership.
  • Libraries who cannot financially commit to full membership
  • Organizations that want to learn more about the DAISY Consortium before committing to full membership

Fee: $2,625 annually

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Reduced Membership Fees for Organizations in Developing Countries

In April 2006 the DAISY Board approved an enabling Associate membership fee structure for organizations in developing countries, based on the World Bank classifications.

The Associate Member fee of USD 2,625 (as of 1 January 2007, and forward) is reduced for Associate Members in countries with World Bank classifications as follows:

  1. high income; 35: USD 2,625 (100%)
  2. upper middle income; 3: USD 1,575 (60%)
  3. lower middle income; 8: USD 787.50 (30%)
  4. low income; 6: USD 393.75 (15%)

This restructuring of membership fees for Associate Members promotes membership in the DAISY Consortium for organizations which previously may have been unable to join and contribute to the developmental work and mission of the Consortium.

The DAISY Consortium grant program for developing countries is replaced by this supportive and enabling initiative.

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Friend and Developer Membership

Friends and Developers of the DAISY Consortium support the global DAISY standard. These companies and organizations develop, manufacture, and/or distribute products and services which support and advance the DAISY Standard and the implementation of that Standard.

The Friends and Developers category should be considered by:

  • Companies and organizations selling products and services to DAISY Members, publishers, educators, and users of DAISY reading systems
  • Companies and organizations creating DAISY and related production tools
  • Companies and organizations creating DAISY playback and reading systems
  • Companies and organizations providing distribution services
  • Companies and organizations providing content conversion services

Fee: $2,625 Annually

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Publisher, Educator, and Advocate Membership

Publishers, Educators, and Advocates of the DAISY Consortium utilize the DAISY standard and DAISY tool to meet the reading needs of individuals who require accessible reading materials.

The Publishers, Educators, and Advocates category should be considered by:

  • Mainstream print publishers
  • Audio publishers
  • Multimedia publishers
  • Educational organizations, universities and colleges
  • Culture and Arts Organizations
  • Non-profit associations concerned with accessibility, literacy, support or provision of services to individuals unable to read standard print, etc.
  • Emergency preparedness and evacuation information agencies
  • Health organizations
  • Distance Learning centers and organizations
  • Governmental information agencies

Fee: $1,000 Annually

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Individual Supporter Membership

Individual Supporters of the DAISY Consortium believe in the Mission and Goals of the Consortium and they are aware of the need for accessible reading materials for those who are unable to read standard print publications.

The Individual Supporters should be considered by:

  • Independent open source developers
  • Individual content producers
  • Individual educators
  • Independent consultants
  • Independent service providers
  • Individuals who believe in universal accessibility of the published materials

Fee: $150.00 annually

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