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Lingio and IAAP Pioneer First Accessible AI Workforce Training Platform

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingio, the AI-powered skills learning platform, has announced a strategic partnership with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), a division of G3ict, in a decisive step towards reimagining workspace training.

Key Points: 
  • IAAP will leverage Lingio's AI training platform internationally, marking a milestone in creating equal opportunities for everyone in the labor market.
  • Lingio, founded by former Spotify and EA Games colleagues, will provide its cutting-edge AI-powered skills-learning platform to IAAP.
  • The partnership will leverage the Lingio AI Course Creator , a generative AI training solution launched from a research project funded by a 2019 public grant.
  • More than 10M exercises have been played on Lingio's training platform in collaboration with large corporations and organizations in the public sector.

Lingio and IAAP Pioneer First Accessible AI Workforce Training Platform

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Partnership, Language, Knowledge, Microsoft, Doctor of Philosophy, IBM, Barclays, AI, Organization, Electronic Arts, Spotify, Safety, IAAP, Workforce, International Association of Accessibility Professionals, Public sector, International Association, Research, Sales, Nursing

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingio, the AI-powered skills learning platform, has announced a strategic partnership with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), a division of G3ict, in a decisive step towards reimagining workspace training.

Key Points: 
  • IAAP will leverage Lingio's AI training platform internationally, marking a milestone in creating equal opportunities for everyone in the labor market.
  • Lingio, founded by former Spotify and EA Games colleagues, will provide its cutting-edge AI-powered skills-learning platform to IAAP.
  • The partnership will leverage the Lingio AI Course Creator , a generative AI training solution launched from a research project funded by a 2019 public grant.
  • More than 10M exercises have been played on Lingio's training platform in collaboration with large corporations and organizations in the public sector.

Allyant announces platinum-level membership to the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) to support commitment to global accessibility inclusion

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Allyant, the world's first comprehensive accessibility solutions company, announced today its platinum membership in the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)a not-for-profit membership-based organization for individuals and organizations focused on accessibility and building accessibility skills and strategies.

Key Points: 
  • Allyant, the world's first comprehensive accessibility solutions company, announced today its platinum membership in the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)a not-for-profit membership-based organization for individuals and organizations focused on accessibility and building accessibility skills and strategies.
  • IAAP's objective is to help accessibility professionals develop and advance their careers, supporting organizations in integrating accessibility into their services, products, and infrastructure.
  • "Allyant is united in IAAP's mission to increase the number of accessibility professionals worldwidehelping to define, promote, and improve the accessibility profession through certification, education, and networking.
  • "We are extremely honored to become a member of the global IAAP community, standing side-by-side with dedicated accessibility professionals from around the world."

eSSENTIAL Accessibility + Level Access, in Collaboration with G3ict and IAAP, Release Annual State of Digital Accessibility Report

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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VIENNA, Va., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eSSENTIAL Accessibility and Level Access, the global leader in digital accessibility solutions, in collaboration with the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict) and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), announced today the publication of the 2022 State of Digital Accessibility Report (SODAR). The report, representing the fourth year of the survey, asked more than 1,000 professionals in various roles related to digital accessibility, including legal, compliance, product, design, and content creation, to assess their commitment to creating and implementing inclusive technology, which includes websites, mobile apps, and software.

Key Points: 
  • Annual research report reveals positive trends toward mainstream adoption of digital accessibility.
  • VIENNA, Va., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eSSENTIAL Accessibility and Level Access, the global leader in digital accessibility solutions, in collaboration with the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict) and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), announced today the publication of the 2022 State of Digital Accessibility Report (SODAR).
  • "For the past three years, the State of Digital Accessibility Report has provided invaluable insight into how organizations are incorporating and investing in digital accessibility," said Tim Springer, CEO, eSSENTIAL Accessibility and Level Access.
  • Such a shift signals maturity in the way organizations are thinking about, adopting, and incorporating digital accessibility," Springer added.

Siteimprove Receives 2022 Optimizely Industry Solution Award

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Siteimprove , the leading enterprise platform that transforms content into revenue, announced it received the 2022 Optimizely Industry Solution Award.

Key Points: 
  • Siteimprove , the leading enterprise platform that transforms content into revenue, announced it received the 2022 Optimizely Industry Solution Award.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221004005850/en/
    Siteimprove Receives 2022 Optimizely Industry Solution Award (Photo: Business Wire)
    The continued recognition and success of Siteimproves partnership with Optimizely demonstrates the need for brands to unlock the full potential of the digital experience one that considers all facets of content production.
  • We are honored to have Optimizely recognize Siteimprove with the Industry Solution Award.
  • We are proud to have Siteimprove as a continued partner and are excited to honor them once again with the 2022 Optimizely Industry Solution Award.

Jessica Moss Becomes OMNICOMMANDER's Fifth CPACC Certification Recipient

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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She passed the International Association of Accessibility Professionals' (IAAP) test for the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) earlier this month.

Key Points: 
  • She passed the International Association of Accessibility Professionals' (IAAP) test for the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) earlier this month.
  • With the completion of this certification comes a new title, CPACC, which has allowed Moss to reach new professional goals.
  • The CPACC is IAAP's foundational certification encompassing broad, cross-disciplinary conceptual knowledge of disabilities, accessibility and universal design, and accessibility-related standards, laws, and management strategies.
  • Moss' certification will mark the company's fifth CPACC certification a rare but pivotal achievement.

Siteimprove Partners with Americaneagle.com to Enable Brands to Deliver More High-Performing and Accessible Content

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Siteimprove , the leading enterprise platform that helps brands transform content into revenue, announces its partnership with Americaneagle.com to unveil the expanded Siteimprove Connector for Sitefinity CMS, an integration that helps brands ensure their websites are accessible to everyone.

Key Points: 
  • Siteimprove , the leading enterprise platform that helps brands transform content into revenue, announces its partnership with Americaneagle.com to unveil the expanded Siteimprove Connector for Sitefinity CMS, an integration that helps brands ensure their websites are accessible to everyone.
  • In addition, cases for ADA compliance have skyrocketed in the past few years, putting added pressure on brands to deliver fully accessible websites.
  • Siteimprove is driven by the desire to help brands deliver on the promise of amazing content experiences for any outcome, said Amber Bartholomeusz, Vice President, Partner Marketing, Siteimprove.
  • Over 7,000 companies use Siteimprove to optimize their content for every outcomeand the experts have taken notice.

Siteimprove Sustainability Report 2021 Included in the United Nations Global Compact, World’s Largest Corporate Sustainability Initiative

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Siteimprove , the leading enterprise platform that transforms content into revenue, announces the inclusion of its Sustainability Report 2021 in the United Nation Global Compact , the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Key Points: 
  • Siteimprove , the leading enterprise platform that transforms content into revenue, announces the inclusion of its Sustainability Report 2021 in the United Nation Global Compact , the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative.
  • Siteimprove recently participated in the Building Capacity to Implement Accessibility Policies side event at the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
  • According to the Valuable Truth Report 2022 , 33% of organizations do not have a digital focus on accessibility.
  • We are pleased that Siteimprove has joined our global effort and remains committed to prioritizing sustainability and accessibility.

Siteimprove Appoints Former SAP Global Head of People and Sustainability, Dr. Judith Michelle Williams, to Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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As a metrics-driven diversity strategist, Dr. Williams brings her expertise in delivering exceptional cross-functional outcomes across the organizations she leads and advises.

Key Points: 
  • As a metrics-driven diversity strategist, Dr. Williams brings her expertise in delivering exceptional cross-functional outcomes across the organizations she leads and advises.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220707005488/en/
    Siteimprove welcomes Dr. Judith Michelle Williams to its Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Siteimprove team is thrilled to welcome Dr. Williams to the Board of Directors, with her impressive background of developing diverse and inclusive cultures and leadership accountability across global enterprise organizations, said Shane Paladin, CEO of Siteimprove.
  • Im proud to be joining the Siteimprove Board of Directors to support and strengthen the companys position as a recognized global leader in advancing accessibility and inclusivity, said Dr. Williams.
  • A list of Siteimproves current Board of Directors, along with their bios, can be found at: https://www.siteimprove.com/board-of-directors/ .

Siteimprove to Drive Conversations Around Digital Inclusivity at UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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The EDF and Siteimprove are fundamentally committed to helping organizations champion web accessibility through technology, expertise, constant innovation, and collaboration with the community of persons with disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • The EDF and Siteimprove are fundamentally committed to helping organizations champion web accessibility through technology, expertise, constant innovation, and collaboration with the community of persons with disabilities.
  • Weve been named a Leader in four major enterprise categories in the latest G2 Grids leader: for SEO, Digital Analytics, Digital Accessibility and Digital Governance.
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    The European Disability Forum is an independent NGO that defends the rights of over 100 million Europeans with disabilities.
  • EDF is a unique platform which brings together representative organisation of persons with disabilities from across Europe.