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Applause Global Accessibility Survey: Organizations Prioritize Inclusive Design More Than Ever but Lack the Resources to Make Further Progress

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

Applause, the world leader in testing and digital quality, today announced the results of its fourth annual Accessibility and Inclusive Design Survey ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 16, 2024.

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Applause, the world leader in testing and digital quality, today announced the results of its fourth annual Accessibility and Inclusive Design Survey ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 16, 2024.
Respondents also shared their level of readiness for the EU Accessibility Act, a piece of legislation with global reach coming into force in June 2025.
The survey showed that companies are prioritizing accessibility and inclusive design more than ever.
In addition to focusing more on accessibility, developers are also gaining expertise in the area, testing for accessibility earlier in the design process and employing inclusive design principles.

AudioEye Supports Department of Health and Human Services Issuance of Final Rule Strengthening Protections For Individuals with Disabilities

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

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TUCSON, Ariz., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEYE) ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility platform, formally announces its support of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) final rule bolstering protections for individuals with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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My office heard from thousands in overwhelming support of this rule and the need to update this rule now for people with disabilities," said HHS OCR Director Melanie Fontes Rainer.
"By removing barriers to health care and social services, this rule advances justice for people with disabilities who have for too long been subject to discrimination."
"Closely following the Department of Justice's final rule on web accessibility announced on April 8th, this rule underscores the need for equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities on the Internet," said David Moradi, CEO of AudioEye.
The updated rule applies to all website content and mobile applications provided by a recipient from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Acquia Simplifies Website Accessibility Compliance, Increases Focus on Enabling Teams to Equitably Support Users With Disabilities

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024

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Using the Accessibility Module in Monsido , customers can automatically scan their websites, obtain an accessibility score, and receive actionable recommendations to help ensure the accessibility of their digital content for individuals with disabilities.

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Using the Accessibility Module in Monsido , customers can automatically scan their websites, obtain an accessibility score, and receive actionable recommendations to help ensure the accessibility of their digital content for individuals with disabilities.
“WCAG 2.2 stands as the globally recognized benchmark for digital accessibility, and marks a pivotal step toward a more accessible and inclusive digital world,” said Jennifer Griffin Smith, Chief Market Officer at Acquia.
For additional support, teams can access the Accessibility Help Center , which breaks down the more technical WCAG 2.2 checks in plain language.
With Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 16th, Acquia is making May “Digital Accessibility Month” to spotlight digital accessibility as a critical element of every organization’s digital practices.

More Preparation, Communication and Control: Hyatt Reveals Survey Findings on the Hotel Stay Needs of Neurodivergent Travelers

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木曜日, 4月 25, 2024

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30 percent of neurodivergent travelers want to receive a phone call about an upcoming hotel stay.
Hyatt hotels remain committed to offering appropriate colleague training opportunities to better serve the needs of neurodivergent travelers and caregivers.
While all travelers believe that self/mobile checkout would greatly improve their experience, it is particularly favored by neurodivergent business travelers.

athenahealth and the American Council of the Blind Collaborate to Expand Digital Accessibility for athenahealth Patients

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水曜日, 4月 24, 2024

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The collaboration expands athenahealth’s approach to accessibility around its patient-facing applications to be more inclusive for millions of patients.

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The collaboration expands athenahealth’s approach to accessibility around its patient-facing applications to be more inclusive for millions of patients.
“Technology can help reduce those barriers, empowering individuals to better communicate with their providers, and manage their own care.
Additionally, to ensure continuous improvements, athenahealth has a feedback channel for patients to report if they encounter accessibility barriers while using its patient-facing applications.
That means ensuring our digital experiences work for all patients, regardless of ability,” said Paul Brient, chief product officer at athenahealth.

AudioEye Reports Record First Quarter 2024 Results

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

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TUCSON, Ariz., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEYE) ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility company, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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TUCSON, Ariz., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEYE) ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility company, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
We are pleased with our operating leverage, and we anticipate high teen adjusted EBITDA margins for the second quarter," said AudioEye CEO David Moradi.
In the first quarter of 2024, AudioEye received its System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 report.
Based on strong results achieved year-to-date and a revised growth projection for the remainder of 2024, AudioEye management is updating its full-year financial outlook.

Top 10 Best Practices for Website Accessibility Design and Development from a Leading Design Agency in the SF Bay Area

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水曜日, 4月 10, 2024

BERKELEY, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Have you ever turned on the speech reader on your Mac and closed your eyes while navigating a website? It's a powerful test to learn how visually impaired people might experience your content.

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With the evolving landscape of digital content, it's essential for us as designers to stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.
Many of these guidelines are considered best practices in website design and development; a few, however, are easy to overlook.
Alt text is an essential part of website accessibility, as it describes the content of images to visually impaired users.
Some of us from P6 enjoyed the Smashing SF Conference which had several sessions on accessibility, front-end design, boosting web performance, and more.

San Francisco Bay Area Design Agency Receives Prestigious Award of Excellence In Education

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火曜日, 4月 9, 2024

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BERKELEY, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The winners of the 29th Annual Communicator Awards have officially been announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. With around 3,000 entries received from across the US and around the world, the Communicator Awards is one of the largest and most competitive awards programs honoring creative excellence for communications professionals.

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For over two decades, SF Bay Area-based design agency Project6 has established itself in the education industry as an accessibility expert and driver of innovation.
The agency received the Award of Excellence in the Education category, honoring the impact that Project6 has made on university and college clients.
"The challenges that large universities face while redesigning web properties can be extremely complex," says Esten Sesto, Project6 co-founder and President.
Project6 received the Award of Excellence for its comprehensive website redesign for an environmental design college within a neighboring university in Berkeley, CA.

Design Agency Wins Multiple Awards For Innovative Work in Education

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火曜日, 4月 9, 2024

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BERKELEY, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Horizon Interactive Awards, a leading international interactive media awards competition, has announced the 2023-2024 award winners to highlight this year's "best of the best" in interactive media production. The 2023 winning entries showcase the industry's best interactive media solutions from some of the top agencies, designers, producers, and developers worldwide.

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San Francisco Bay Area-based design agency Project6 was recognized for its excellence in the education industry with multiple awards.
With over two decades of experience, Project6 is an established leader in accessibility practices and strategic design.
These awards mark its first wins of the 2024 competitive season.
"It's always nice to be recognized for the work we do—especially in education," says Esten Sesto, Project6 co-founder and President.

Allyant Launches a Government-Specific Program to Support the DOJ's New Rule Requiring State and Local Governments to Improve Accessibility for Web, Mobile, and Electronic Documents

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火曜日, 4月 9, 2024

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Allyant's government-centric program offers a range of accessibility solutions dedicated to supporting federal, state, and local governments in achieving digital inclusivity and compliance.

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Allyant's government-centric program offers a range of accessibility solutions dedicated to supporting federal, state, and local governments in achieving digital inclusivity and compliance.
Under Title II of the ADA, state and local governments must make their services, activities, and programs accessible to people with disabilities.
Until now, no established rules have provided state and local governments with clear guidance for achieving accessibility compliance in the digital environment.
Allyant has worked closely with federal, state, and local government agencies for over two decades to deliver accessible communications to their constituents.