Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

E Source study reveals increased focus on utility website accessibility in 2023

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Monday, November 13, 2023

SMUD, Market research, NIPSCO, Language, Disability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Online shopping

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conducted every other year since 2002, the E Source Website Benchmark measures the user experience of utility websites accessed from mobile devices and desktop computers. The utility ranked highest in 2023 in the US and Canada is Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO), followed by SMUD.

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The utility ranked highest in 2023 in the US and Canada is Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO), followed by SMUD.
"Accessibility has become a focus for utilities to help customers with disabilities and limitations easily use their website," says Rachel Cooper, director of Market Research for E Source.
"In 2023, 14% of the utility web pages we tested met the highest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines standard of compliance.
The 2023 Website Benchmark assessed the top 10 features (on both a mobile device and a desktop computer) of 93 US and Canadian utilities' websites between April and September 2023.

OSC relaunches best-in-class investor education website GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Psychology, Ontario Securities Commission, Speech, Human, Person, Newsletter, WGAC, Artificial intelligence, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, News, OSC, Cryptocurrency, Online shopping

TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today relaunched its award-winning investor education website GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca with new artificial intelligence tools, the latest accessibility features, and significant design innovations.

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TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today relaunched its award-winning investor education website GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca with new artificial intelligence tools, the latest accessibility features, and significant design innovations.
"GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca is one of Canada's most popular financial education websites used by millions of people each year," said OSC CEO Grant Vingoe.
Investor resources are also available on the OSC's investor social media channels and through outreach events online and across the province.
Investors are urged to check the registration of any persons or company offering an investment opportunity and to review the OSC investor materials available at http://www.osc.ca .

Truth Initiative and EVERFI Collaborate to Launch Updated Prescription Drug Safety Curriculum for Middle and High School Students Amid Growing Youth Overdose Crisis

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Drug, Electronic cigarette, Prevalence, Education, Nicotine, Curriculum, Fentanyl, Research, CDC, Organization, School, Student, Illegal drug trade, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Truth Initiative, Social media, Pharmaceutical industry

Recognizing the urgent need for education and prevention, Truth Initiative and EVERFI have announced the integration of two crucial new lessons into an updated version of EVERFI's prescription drug safety curriculum.

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Recognizing the urgent need for education and prevention, Truth Initiative and EVERFI have announced the integration of two crucial new lessons into an updated version of EVERFI's prescription drug safety curriculum.
Moreover, the updated curriculum equips students with the necessary skills to support peers facing prescription drug misuse and overdose.
A recent study of the prescription drug safety program showed strong evidence that this type of digital curriculum is effective in promoting prescription drug safety skills in students.
For more information or to sign up for the Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth course, visit https://everfi.com/courses/k-12/prescription-drug-safety-high-school/ .

Equally AI Releases ChatGPT-Powered Report on Web Accessibility Websites in the US, Urges Business Leaders to Prioritize Inclusivity

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Sport, AI, Disability, WCAG, Education, News, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Internet, Online shopping

HERZLIYA, Israel, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Equally AI, a leading provider of web accessibility solutions, has released a report highlighting the most accessible websites in the United States. The report, which covers college, news, e-commerce, sports, video streaming, and health websites, identifies the top five brands in each category based on their accessibility.

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The report, which covers college, news, e-commerce, sports, video streaming, and health websites, identifies the top five brands in each category based on their accessibility.
By showcasing these brands, Equally AI hopes to inspire others to prioritize accessibility in their own digital products and promote a more inclusive internet.
"Accessibility is not just a legal requirement, it also makes business sense," said Ran Ronen, co-founder and CEO of Equally AI.
The report was created using Flowy, the world's first ChatGPT-powered web accessibility platform, which evaluates websites against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards.

LabVantage Solutions Launches Version 8.8 of its Flagship LIMS Platform

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services, including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, today announced the launch of version 8.8 of its industry-leading LabVantage LIMS platform.

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LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services, including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, today announced the launch of version 8.8 of its industry-leading LabVantage LIMS platform.
Over the past several years, we have added major components to our LIMS platform, including options such as SDMS, artificial intelligence (AI)-based analytics, and validated enterprise SaaS.
Complementing these is our continuing attention to strengthening every aspect of the user experience, as is evident in version 8.8.
A recognized leader in enterprise laboratory software solutions, LabVantage Solutions dedicates itself to improving customer outcomes by transforming data into knowledge.

SoftwareONE partners with Eye-Able to power digital accessibility and equity in higher education and the modern workplace

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftwareONE, a global provider of end-to-end software and cloud technology solutions, has announced a partnership with German startup Eye-Able, a holistic provider of software-based digital accessibility solutions. The partnership makes SoftwareONE the first and only authorized reseller of Eye-Able's innovative, award-winning inclusion technology in the United States and comes as part of a series of efforts by SoftwareONE to support human rights through technology.

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Businesses across the nation, especially higher education institutions and healthcare organizations, can now purchase Eye-Able software licenses through SoftwareONE to improve the accessibility of web interfaces and create a more equitable digital learning and working environment.
"We're honored to be working with the passionate and innovative team at Eye-Able to bring accessibility software to organizations throughout the United States," said Dieter Schlosser, Chief Executive Officer of SoftwareONE.
"At SoftwareONE, we're committed to maximizing the potential of technology to make a meaningful difference.
For those interested in taking digital accessibility to the next level, visit /www.softwareone.com/en-us/local/noram/eye-able to find out more information.

ReadWorks Rolls out Back-to-School Features Making it Easier for Teachers to Integrate Online Reading Tools into Every Classroom

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Welsh Book Studies, Partnership, Reading, Educational technology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Student, Google Classroom, Vocabulary, COVID-19, Education, Marketing, WCAG, Research, Engagement, Tutoring, Book

Based on teacher input, the new features will continue to support teachers' integration of reading activities across all levels of capability for Kindergarten through 12th grade.

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Based on teacher input, the new features will continue to support teachers' integration of reading activities across all levels of capability for Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Back to School product updates from EdTech nonprofit ReadWorks will help to solve the pandemic learning gap.
Teachers can now streamline the use of ReadWorks through the single sign-on Clever platform.
Sign up for your free ReadWorks account to start accessing these new and updated reading instruction resources today.

Newsela Rolls out Back-to-School Updates with Interactive Video, Time-Saving Knowledge Pages, and New Novel Studies

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

"This school year, we focused on getting best-in-class content into the hands of teachers, the moment they need it.

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"This school year, we focused on getting best-in-class content into the hands of teachers, the moment they need it.
Hundreds of new pieces of multimedia content that will bring relevance to classroom lessons and remove the guesswork of finding standards-aligned content for teachers.
An additional 900+ engaging, accessible, and standards-aligned interactive videos across social studies, ELA, and science videos that will save teachers hours of time spent searching through unvetted videos on the web.
A revamped & refreshed Newsela SEL Collection with 135+ new lessons, available in English and Spanish by the end of the year.

Q4 Inc. and eSSENTIAL Accessibility Announce Strategic Joint Partnership

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Q4 Inc. (TSX: QFOR) (Q4), a leading capital markets communications platform provider, and eSSENTIAL Accessibility (eA), a comprehensive digital Accessibility-as-a-Service solution, today announced a strategic joint partnership.

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Q4 Inc. (TSX: QFOR) (Q4), a leading capital markets communications platform provider, and eSSENTIAL Accessibility (eA), a comprehensive digital Accessibility-as-a-Service solution, today announced a strategic joint partnership.
We are thrilled to formalize our expanded partnership with the industry-leading team at eSSENTIAL Accessibility, said CEO Darrell Heaps.
Working with eSSENTIAL Accessibilitys digital accessibility experts, Q4 will empower clients to deliver a website experience that enhances their brand and digital performance.
By partnering with eA, Q4 customers now have access to the most comprehensive digital accessibility solution on the market.

ABILITY Launches The A11y Toolbox, a Professional Digital Accessibility Tool Suite

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Monday, April 4, 2022

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Toolbox, Software, WCAG, Goal, Audit, Online shopping

EUGENE, Ore., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After much anticipation, ABILITY has officially launched the A11y Toolbox! Users can now sign up for the game-changing software on the A11y Toolbox website.

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EUGENE, Ore., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After much anticipation, ABILITY has officially launched the A11y Toolbox!
The Toolbox is the first and only suite of tools specifically designed for digital agencies that perform accessibility work: accessibility auditing, remediation, and even the creation of digital accessibility components for websites and applications.
That's exactly why ABILITY created the A11y Toolbox and if you're a digital agency that performs accessibility work, you won't want to miss out.
The A11y Toolbox is the professional web accessibility tool suite that will help you accomplish your accessibility goals and meet WCAG conformance/legal compliance standards.