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Dr. Xiang Lingyun Joins NUM as Tenured Economics Professor and PhD Advisor

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Annapolis, Maryland, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor , bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.

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  • Annapolis, Maryland, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor , bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.
  • Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.
  • At NUM, Dr. Xiang will be involved in shaping the next generation of economists and finance professionals.
  • The NUM community warmly welcomes Dr. Xiang, looking forward to the inspiration and innovation he brings to the campus.

Fable Updates Leading Accessibility Training Platform with IAAP Certifications, Product Management, Design Research Courses

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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TORONTO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fable Tech Labs Inc. (Fable), a leading accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities, today announced new updates to Fable Upskill, its custom accessibility training offering.

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  • TORONTO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fable Tech Labs Inc. (Fable), a leading accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities, today announced new updates to Fable Upskill, its custom accessibility training offering.
  • In addition to unveiling two new training courses within Fable Upskill, Fable has become a member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), a division of the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict).
  • Fable Upskill is among a small group of offerings that has been qualified as an approved certification training preparation provider by the IAAP, and Fable is the only IAAP-approved accessibility training provider headquartered in Canada.
  • Fable is also adding two new courses, Inclusive Research and Managing Accessible Products, to Fable Upskill’s comprehensive video-based training coursework.

Level Access Completes Acquisition of UserWay, Signaling the Next Evolution of Digital Accessibility

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Level Access , the leading provider of digital accessibility solutions, has completed its acquisition of UserWay , a pioneer in accessibility AI technologies.

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  • Level Access , the leading provider of digital accessibility solutions, has completed its acquisition of UserWay , a pioneer in accessibility AI technologies.
  • The acquisition signals the next evolution of digital accessibility by unifying Level Access’s industry-leading platform and unparalleled expertise with advanced automated remediation technology.
  • “We’re thrilled to join forces with Level Access to help organizations create and maintain accessible digital experiences,” said Allon Mason , CEO and Founder of UserWay, now President of Level Access.
  • “Advanced automation and user personalization, coupled with Level Access’s proven, comprehensive digital accessibility approach, will be an industry game-changer.”
    Organizations increasingly rely on automated remediation in their digital accessibility programs.

Onward Search Names Kate O'Connor as Digital Accessibility & XD Practice Leader

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Onward Search, a staffing and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology, announced the promotion of Kate O'Connor to Digital Accessibility and Experience Design (XD) Practice Leader. In this role, O'Connor will oversee the company's growing array of Digital Accessibility and XD services, including compliance testing, training and remediation.

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  • Onward Search expands Digital Accessibility and Experience Design services, promoting O'Connor to Practice Leader
    NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Onward Search, a staffing and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology, announced the promotion of Kate O'Connor to Digital Accessibility and Experience Design (XD) Practice Leader.
  • - Kate O'Connor, Digital Accessibility and Experience Design (XD) Practice Leader
    O'Connor has been with Onward Search for over a decade and is widely recognized for her proven recruiting, business development, and digital design prowess.
  • "We're proud to expand our Digital Accessibility and XD offerings with a leader as devoted and knowledgeable as Kate at the helm," stated Ken Clark, CEO of Onward Search.
  • Onward Search recently released an educational guide titled "Making the Case for Digital Accessibility," featuring insights from O'Connor and the Onward Search team on how to advocate for digital accessibility within an organization.

Level Access Releases Fifth Annual State of Digital Accessibility Report

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Level Access , the leading enterprise digital accessibility platform, in collaboration with the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict) and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), released its Fifth Annual State of Digital Accessibility Report today.

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  • Level Access , the leading enterprise digital accessibility platform, in collaboration with the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict) and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), released its Fifth Annual State of Digital Accessibility Report today.
  • “Organizations today understand that digital accessibility isn’t just a moral imperative and a compliance requirement–it’s a business best practice.
  • The majority of enterprise organizations are implementing digital accessibility policies and report business improvements as a result,” said Tim Springer , Founder and CEO of Level Access.
  • Level Access commissioned independent market research specialist Vanson Bourne to undertake the quantitative research upon which the Fifth Annual State of Digital Accessibility Report is based.

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
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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.

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.

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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.
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.