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accessiBe Launches National Television Campaign Focused On Web Accessibility

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Web accessibility, Design, Human–computer interaction, Accessible information, Usability, Web design, Human behavior, AccessiBe, Accessibility

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- accessiBe , the market leader in web accessibility, today announced that it is launching its first national TV ad campaign focused entirely on web accessibility, making it the first time the issue will be addressed on national TV.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- accessiBe , the market leader in web accessibility, today announced that it is launching its first national TV ad campaign focused entirely on web accessibility, making it the first time the issue will be addressed on national TV.
  • "'The Unstoppable' campaign aims to open the hearts and minds of business owners to acknowledge the importance of web accessibility."
  • accessiBe is dedicated to solving web accessibility problems through advanced technology, tools and services, and ultimately achieving its vision of making the internet accessible by 2025.
  • accessiBe was established as an innovative AI-powered web accessibility solution that makes websites accessible, automated, and affordable.

AbleDocs Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Web Key IT

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Technology, Internet, Design, Accessible information, Usability, Web accessibility, Web design, Accessibility, Human–computer interaction, Human behavior, Web Key IT, AbleDocs Inc., WEB KEY IT, ABLEDOCS INC.

AbleDocs Inc. the leader in PDF accessibility products and services, announces its acquisition of Web Key IT, a recognized leader in web accessibility services.

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  • AbleDocs Inc. the leader in PDF accessibility products and services, announces its acquisition of Web Key IT, a recognized leader in web accessibility services.
  • The acquisition of Web Key IT represents a new chapter for both organizations to expand our world-class products and services offering globally, said AbleDocs President (GLOBAL), Adam Spencer.
  • We see the acquisition of Web Key IT by AbleDocs as a very positive step towards our goal of making the world more accessible.
  • Adam and the AbleDocs team will both continue and expand the vision of Web Key IT and we are excited to be part of it, said Vivienne Conway, Founder and Director of Web Key IT.

Learning Ally Announces Student Winners of the 2021 National Achievement Awards

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Education, Educational psychology, Accessible information, Dyslexia, Learning Ally, Educational technology, Literacy, Learning

PRINCETON, N.J., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. educators and parents to help solve the literacy crisis, has announced the student winners of its 2021 National Achievement Awards (NAA).

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. educators and parents to help solve the literacy crisis, has announced the student winners of its 2021 National Achievement Awards (NAA).
  • This unique awards program is an annual component of the Learning Ally Whole Child Literacy approach, recognizing student development of literacy skills informed by the best practices of the science of reading, cognitive and environmental factors, through the use of the award winning Learning Ally Audiobook Solution.
  • Andrew Friedman, CEO of Learning Ally said, "We sincerely congratulate all winners and participants.
  • Learning Ally is a leading nonprofit education solutions organization dedicated to equipping educators with proven solutions that help new and struggling learners reach their potential.

Agency Revolution Named By WealthManagement.com As Top Insurance Technology Provider In 2021 Industry Awards

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Design, Accessible information, Usability, Web accessibility, Web design, Accessibility, Human behavior, Human–computer interaction

SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Agency Revolution , an FMG Suite company and a leader in insurtech marketing solutions, today announced that it has been selected as a finalist in WealthManagement.com 2021 Industry Awards for its innovative Accessibility Lock technology.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Agency Revolution , an FMG Suite company and a leader in insurtech marketing solutions, today announced that it has been selected as a finalist in WealthManagement.com 2021 Industry Awards for its innovative Accessibility Lock technology.
  • Now in its seventh year, the WealthManagement.com Industry Awards honors individuals and business initiatives that help financial advisors better serve their clients.
  • This year, there were more than 900 entries submitted and 221 different organizations were selected as finalists.
  • Agency Revolution's Accessibility Lock technology is the only AI-powered, machine learning website accessibility solution for insurance agents.

Audiobook Listening Remains Strong In 2020 As Publishers Report Ninth Straight Year Of Double-Digit Growth

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Accessible information, Audiobook, Audio Publishers Association, Information science, Design, Draft:Libro.fm

NEW YORK, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Publishers' audiobook revenue grew 12% in 2020 to $1.3 billion, the ninth straight year of double-digit growth, according to the Audio Publishers Association's Sales Survey conducted by InterQ.

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  • NEW YORK, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Publishers' audiobook revenue grew 12% in 2020 to $1.3 billion, the ninth straight year of double-digit growth, according to the Audio Publishers Association's Sales Survey conducted by InterQ.
  • The APA's Consumer Survey of American audiobook listeners ages 18 and up, conducted by Edison Research, found that although listening habits changed in the last year, audiobook listening remained strong and stable despite the pandemic.
  • This year's survey shows 67% of audiobook consumers agreeing that one of the reasons they enjoy listening to audiobooks is to reduce screen time.
  • More than 71,000 audiobooks were published in 2020, a 39% growth over 2019, the largest growth in new titles since 2015, and the highest number on record.

TPGi and Compliance Sheriff Announce Preferred Software Partnership to enable Compliance Sheriff customers to continue supported accessibility monitoring beyond 2021

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Design, Web accessibility, Human activities, Human–computer interaction, Accessible information

Today, we are thrilled to announce that Compliance Sheriff and TPGi (previously known as The Paciello Group) are formally launching a partnership program that will allow Compliance Sheriff customers to continue leveraging accessibility analytics benefits beyond 2021 through TPGi's ARC Platform .

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  • Today, we are thrilled to announce that Compliance Sheriff and TPGi (previously known as The Paciello Group) are formally launching a partnership program that will allow Compliance Sheriff customers to continue leveraging accessibility analytics benefits beyond 2021 through TPGi's ARC Platform .
  • "Organizations rely on Compliance Sheriff to maintain compliance standards, so we focused on identifying a solution that would make the transition easy and cause the least disruption.
  • TPGi is an accessibility solutions provider that supports all phases of accessibility through best-in-class management software and professional services.
  • TPGi is an accessibility solutions provider that supports all phases of accessibility through best-in-class management software and professional services.

Introducing New Jersey's Equity in Education Initiative

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Dyslexia, Articles, Education, Educational psychology, Special education, Accessible information, Learning Ally, Learning disability, Educational technology

This bill, which was introduced on May 5, 2021, directs the New Jersey Commissioner of Education to establish the New Jersey Equity in Education Initiative in an important step towards the mission of providing all students with equal and equitable access to education.

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  • This bill, which was introduced on May 5, 2021, directs the New Jersey Commissioner of Education to establish the New Jersey Equity in Education Initiative in an important step towards the mission of providing all students with equal and equitable access to education.
  • The New Jersey Equity and Literacy Initiative strives to enhance the statewide support system for county offices of education, school districts, and charter schools to connect students with specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, to innovative, university-based, early intervention services.
  • Assemblymember Benson acknowledges the positive impact the Equity in Education Initiative could have on the state.
  • Learning Ally is a leading nonprofit education solutions organization dedicated to equipping educators with proven solutions that help struggling learners reach their potential.

Learning Ally Appoints David Aycan Chief Solutions Officer

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Articles, Dyslexia, Reading, Accessible information, Learning Ally, Aycan, Literacy, Academic disciplines

b'PRINCETON, N.J., May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Learning Ally, a leading non-profit education solutions provider has appointed David Aycan, previously of IDEO, a design company known for its human-centered, interdisciplinary approach, to Chief Solutions Officer.\nIn this newly created role, Aycan will guide the development of educator and student focused solutions and is charged with launching Learning Ally\'s Whole Child Literacy System, which is designed to improve America\'s existing and growing literacy crisis.

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  • b'PRINCETON, N.J., May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Learning Ally, a leading non-profit education solutions provider has appointed David Aycan, previously of IDEO, a design company known for its human-centered, interdisciplinary approach, to Chief Solutions Officer.\nIn this newly created role, Aycan will guide the development of educator and student focused solutions and is charged with launching Learning Ally\'s Whole Child Literacy System, which is designed to improve America\'s existing and growing literacy crisis.
  • Literacy is a critical part of the foundation to support students along their journey to achieve success in school and in life," said David Aycan, newly appointed Chief Solutions Officer.
  • "\nLearning Ally is a leading nonprofit education solutions organization dedicated to equipping educators with proven solutions that help struggling learners reach their potential.
  • The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is our cornerstone award-winning reading accommodation used in more than 18,500 schools to help students with reading deficits succeed.

Fast Company Selects The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution for 2021 World Changing Ideas Award

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Mental processes, Thought, Branches of philosophy, Accessible information, Dyslexia, Learning Ally, Audiobook, Fast Company, Idea

b'PRINCETON, N.J., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, aleader in education solutions, has received Honorable Mention for its Audiobook Solution in the Education category of Fast Company\'s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards.

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  • b'PRINCETON, N.J., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, aleader in education solutions, has received Honorable Mention for its Audiobook Solution in the Education category of Fast Company\'s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards.
  • "\nNow in its fifth year, Fast Company\'s World Changing Ideas Awards selected recipients from a pool of more than 4000 entries across categories for transportation, education, food, politics, technology and more.
  • "There\'s no question our society and planet are facing deeply troubling times," says Stephanie Mehta, editor-in-chief of Fast Company.
  • The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is our cornerstone award-winning reading resource used in more than 18,500 schools to help students with reading deficits succeed.

PCPD websites received “Gold Award” in the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2020-2021

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
Design, Usability, Web design, Human–computer interaction, Accessible information, Web accessibility, Information science, Accessibility, World Wide Web

What's New

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  • What's New

    PCPD websites received Gold Award in the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2020-2021

    The PCPD websites have been awarded Gold Award in the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2020-2021, which is organised by the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC) and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO).

  • The thematic website Be SMART Online was also awarded Triple Gold Award, after having received the Gold Award for three consecutive years.
  • Five websites of the PCPD have met the judging criteria on web accessibility features, which facilitate all internet users, including persons with disabilities, to access online information at their convenience to enhance their user experience when browsing the websites.
  • The award-winning websites are as follows: