Converting LaTeX to Accessible HTML: A Case Study

LaTeX, while excellent for producing high-quality typeset documents, suffers from accessibility issues due to its PDF output. This article explores converting LaTeX to HTML for improved accessibility. It compares alternatives to LaTeX (Pressbooks, PreTeXt, Markdown) and focuses on LaTeXML and BookML as conversion tools. A case study detailing the conversion of an open logic textbook highlights challenges and tricks, such as handling mathematical formulas, alt text for images, and screen reader compatibility. The author's experience demonstrates the process of creating a more accessible online textbook, balancing the needs of various assistive technologies.