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Incident IQ Partners with Level Access to Enhance Digital Accessibility

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목요일, 5월 30, 2024

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Following a comprehensive evaluation by Level Access, the company is releasing its VPAT WCAG 2.2 , which indicates its software’s WCAG Level AA conformance.

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Following a comprehensive evaluation by Level Access, the company is releasing its VPAT WCAG 2.2 , which indicates its software’s WCAG Level AA conformance.
Working with the digital accessibility leaders at Level Access ensures our platform and products continue to meet these important standards" said R.T. Collins, CEO of Incident IQ.
"By prioritizing the accessibility of its software, Incident IQ is enhancing the educational experience for millions of students and teachers—an initiative we’re incredibly proud to support,” said Tim Springer , Founder and CEO, Level Access.
“We applaud the company for its commitment to inclusion, and we look forward to the positive impact our joint efforts will have on the accessibility of digital platforms in the education sector.”
For more information about Incident IQ’s commitment to digital accessibility and its partnership with Level Access, please visit incidentiq.com/our-commitments or levelaccess.com/a/incidentiq .

Progress Sets the Standard for Application Development with Generative AI Integration, Enhanced Design System Capabilities and Accessible Data Visualization

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수요일, 5월 29, 2024

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BURLINGTON, Mass., May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of infrastructure software, today announced the latest release of Progress® Telerik® and Progress® Kendo UI®, the most powerful .NET and JavaScript UI libraries and tools for application development. Today’s release delivers artificial intelligence (AI) prompts to application interfaces, design-to-code productivity, accessibility features and a series of new UI components, including the first-to-market Blazor Spreadsheet component.

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“Businesses are rapidly adapting their products to take advantage of AI, and developers have to respond quickly to this new opportunity,” said Loren Jarrett, EVP & GM, Digital Experience, Progress.
While design systems are a must for design consistency, the translation of design to code often causes issues and delays in production time.
With today’s release, Progress improves the designer-to-developer handoff with enhanced Figma UI Kits, improved color system themes and enriched design system documentation.
In addition, all web chart components provide built-in accessibility and keyboard navigation to make data visualizations accessible to all.

Amwell CEO Roy Schoenberg to Speak at Stanford Disability & Telehealth Conference

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목요일, 5월 16, 2024

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Boston, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amwell ® (NYSE: AMWL), a leader in hybrid care enablement, today announced its Co-CEO and President, Roy Schoenberg, M.D., M.P.H., will speak at the Disability & Telehealth Conference at 12:15 PST on Saturday, May 18.

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Boston, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amwell ® (NYSE: AMWL), a leader in hybrid care enablement, today announced its Co-CEO and President, Roy Schoenberg, M.D., M.P.H., will speak at the Disability & Telehealth Conference at 12:15 PST on Saturday, May 18.
The virtual conference explores barriers to telehealth enhancement for those with disabilities and the innovative solutions underway to advance healthcare accessibility.
Schoenberg will be joined by leaders from Stanford Medicine, Stanford Health Care, Zoom and Apple.
To learn more and register for the Disability & Telehealth Conference, click here .

Zoovu Addresses Massive Gap in Ecommerce Accessibility by Enabling Brands to Easily Create Accessible Shopping Experiences at Scale

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목요일, 5월 16, 2024

Today, 27 percent of the population in the United States have accessibility challenges, according to the Center for Disease Control ( CDC ).

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Today, 27 percent of the population in the United States have accessibility challenges, according to the Center for Disease Control ( CDC ).
Yet, more than 45% of major ecommerce sites fail to comply with ADA requirements and 96.3% had a detectable WCAG failure, according to the Bureau of Internet Accessibility’s 2023 State of Ecommerce Accessibility .
“When you consider that more of our lives are digital, it’s clear that ensuring accessibility is more than following the law.
Zoovu is known for managing massive and complex collections of product information, frequently changing content and product pages, chat assistant dialogs, and complex ecommerce functionality.

University of Phoenix Shares Survey Findings on Accessibility Skills and Training Opportunities in the Workplace on Global Accessibility Awareness Day

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목요일, 5월 16, 2024

University of Phoenix is pleased to share insights from a survey on workplace accessibility awareness, understanding, and development opportunities on Global Accessibility Awareness Day .

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University of Phoenix is pleased to share insights from a survey on workplace accessibility awareness, understanding, and development opportunities on Global Accessibility Awareness Day .
Teach Access bridges the accessibility skills gap by providing free programs and open educational resources that teach fundamental skills and concepts about disability and digital accessibility.
The survey found 60% of managers report that their organization has accessibility built into all phases of products, service, and/or activity development.
It also builds on a 2022 Accessibility Skills Gap Survey created by Teach Access that reflected a growing awareness toward adopting accessibility practices.

Traliant Introduces Training Solutions to Help Organizations Foster Greater Inclusion at Work

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화요일, 5월 14, 2024

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NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Traliant, an innovator in online compliance training, today announced a new series of courses designed to offer practical guidance on fostering inclusivity in the workplace. The three courses, Creating Inclusive Workplaces, Inclusive Management: Hiring & Onboarding, and Inclusive Management: Managing Diverse Teams, target how organizations and managers can make workplaces better, for every employee.

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The three courses, Creating Inclusive Workplaces, Inclusive Management: Hiring & Onboarding, and Inclusive Management: Managing Diverse Teams, target how organizations and managers can make workplaces better, for every employee.
NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Traliant, an innovator in online compliance training , today announced a new series of courses designed to offer practical guidance on fostering inclusivity in the workplace.
The three courses, Creating Inclusive Workplaces , Inclusive Management: Hiring & Onboarding , and Inclusive Management: Managing Diverse Teams , target how organizations and managers can make workplaces better, for every employee.
"Organizations that commit to inclusion know that training serves as a foundation to organizational health.

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

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수요일, 5월 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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목요일, 5월 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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수요일, 5월 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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목요일, 4월 25, 2024

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), include Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue , Hyatt House Seattle/Redmond , Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway , Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers , Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia , Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown and Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza .
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.