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Apex CoVantage Launches DocumentA11Y at M-Enabling 2023

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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HERNDON, Va. , Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading digital transformation services company Apex CoVantage launched DocumentA11Y, an innovative on-demand document remediation platform. The unveiling took place at the prestigious M-Enabling Summit 2023, where leaders and innovators in digital accessibility converge to showcase groundbreaking solutions.

Key Points: 
  • The unveiling took place at the prestigious M-Enabling Summit 2023, where leaders and innovators in digital accessibility converge to showcase groundbreaking solutions.
  • It serves as an ideal backdrop for the introduction of DocumentA11Y , a game-changing platform that addresses a critical gap in the realm of document accessibility.
  • "In an era where digital accessibility compliance focuses primarily on websites and mobile apps, DocumentA11Y aims to revolutionize accessibility in non-HTML documents such as PDFs, Word, and PowerPoint files," said Pardha Karamsetty, Group CEO of Apex CoVantage.
  • By utilizing DocumentA11Y, organizations can unlock new revenue streams, meet compliance mandates, and ensure their content is accessible to all.

Naviant, Inc forms a new alliance with Jadu to offer accessible, automated, digital self-service to its customers

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Through the new partnership, the companies will deliver accessible, Section 508-compliant, automated solutions to enable organizations to streamline digital self-service offerings to their customers and constituents.

Key Points: 
  • Through the new partnership, the companies will deliver accessible, Section 508-compliant, automated solutions to enable organizations to streamline digital self-service offerings to their customers and constituents.
  • Jadu builds its software to support accessible design principles and standards to deliver solutions that work for everyone.
  • Naviant will also add the full Jadu Digital Platform to its solution suite to offer its other customers.
  • "We are thrilled to offer the Jadu Platform to our customers," says Michael Carr, President, and CEO at Naviant.

Ending the Silent Discrimination of Inaccessible Slides: UserWay for Microsoft PowerPoint Automates Accessibility

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UserWay (TASE: UWAY), a full-service provider of digital accessibility software, announced the launch of UserWay for Microsoft PowerPoint, which makes presentations accessible for people with disabilities, better for teams, and compliant for organizations. UserWay's platform is built for the highest standards set by the ADA, Section 508, PDF/UA, and WCAG 2.1 & 2.2.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UserWay (TASE: UWAY), a full-service provider of digital accessibility software, announced the launch of UserWay for Microsoft PowerPoint, which makes presentations accessible for people with disabilities, better for teams, and compliant for organizations.
  • UserWay for MS PowerPoint allows team members to handle accessibility on the spot, solving the most complicated part of PowerPoint accessibility - creating logical reading sequences, structured headings, with rapid export to an accessible PDF file.
  • UserWay for MS PowerPoint joins the company's product family for digital documents used by public companies, government agencies, major banks, and telecoms.
  • "Prioritizing accessibility from the start is more cost-effective than fixing it later – and fosters an inclusive culture," said Shirley Cohen-Schwartz, head of UserWay for MS Office, which includes UserWay for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors to Meet August 8

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Additionally, the public will be given the option to join the public comment session and participate via teleconference.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the public will be given the option to join the public comment session and participate via teleconference.
  • Open session meetings of the Board of Governors are available on live audio webcasts at https://about.usps.com/who/leadership/board-governors/#sessions .
  • Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America , to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America's most valued and trusted brands.
  • For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com .

HubStar’s Workplace Scheduling Technology Achieves Full Accessibility Compliance

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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HubStar , a leader in hybrid workplace solutions, today announced that its workplace scheduling technology has achieved full Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1AA) compliance.

Key Points: 
  • HubStar , a leader in hybrid workplace solutions, today announced that its workplace scheduling technology has achieved full Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1AA) compliance.
  • By achieving compliance, HubStar Scheduling has enabled an inclusive user experience, while helping organizations evaluate whether a product meets governmental accessibility regulations.
  • Achieving accessibility compliance is a milestone that demonstrates HubStar’s commitment to inclusivity, contributing to more accessible, diverse and inclusive hybrid workplaces.
  • The company provides a next-generation dynamic workplace platform to drive productivity, collaboration and workplace experience while reducing real estate costs.

Chordline Health Releases ACUITYnxt™ 2.3

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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WILMINGTON, N.C., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chordline Health, formerly TCS Healthcare, the leading provider of managed care solutions designed by clinicians, today announced the release of ACUITYnxt version 2.3. This latest version brings new features that enable efficient member communications, empowering healthcare organizations to improve the overall patient experience.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, N.C., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chordline Health, formerly TCS Healthcare, the leading provider of managed care solutions designed by clinicians, today announced the release of ACUITYnxt version 2.3.
  • This latest version brings new features that enable efficient member communications, empowering healthcare organizations to improve the overall patient experience.
  • The system supports the needs of health plans, TPAs, ACOs, and other risk-bearing organizations.
  • ACUITYnxt 2.3 is designed to facilitate meaningful interactions between our clients and their members to encourage active member engagement around their individualized plan of care," commented Deborah Keller, CEO of Chordline Health.

Vispero/TPGi Listed in AWS Marketplace for the U.S. Intelligence Community

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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CLEARWATER, Fla., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vispero® and TPGi®, global leaders in accessibility software and services, today announced the availability of their offerings in the AWS Marketplace for the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). The AWS Marketplace for the U.S. IC offerings includes a broad array of common software infrastructure, developer tools, and business software products that support the unique needs of the U.S. IC through improved security, increased mission impact, and cost savings. TPGi's Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) software allows companies of all sizes to manage accessibility programs via one powerful integrated dashboard and to access a central repository of over 600 KnowledgeBase articles from worldwide experts in accessibility.

Key Points: 
  • Vispero/TPGi Software now available to 18 U.S. Intelligence Agencies in AWS Marketplace
    CLEARWATER, Fla., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vispero® and TPGi®, global leaders in accessibility software and services, today announced the availability of their offerings in the AWS Marketplace for the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC).
  • The AWS Marketplace for the U.S. IC offerings includes a broad array of common software infrastructure, developer tools, and business software products that support the unique needs of the U.S. IC through improved security, increased mission impact, and cost savings.
  • AWS Marketplace for the U.S. IC provides the same purchasing convenience, open and transparent license terms and conditions, and a variety of pricing models, including hourly usage and annual subscription, as the commercial AWS Marketplace.
  • For more information on AWS Marketplace for the U.S. IC, contact [email protected] .

Chordline Health Releases ACUITYnxt™ 2.2

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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WILMINGTON, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chordline Health, formerly TCS Healthcare, the leading provider of managed care solutions designed by clinicians, today announced the release of ACUITYnxt™️ version 2.2, incorporating client feedback to introduce new configurations for the SaaS platform, as well as several feature enhancements. 

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chordline Health, formerly TCS Healthcare, the leading provider of managed care solutions designed by clinicians, today announced the release of ACUITYnxt™️ version 2.2, incorporating client feedback to introduce new configurations for the SaaS platform, as well as several feature enhancements.
  • ACUITYnxt is an integrated workflow and analytics system developed to optimize clinical outcomes, maintain compliance, and improve financial and operational excellence, supporting the needs of health plans, TPAs, ACOs, and other risk-bearing organizations.
  • Designed to meet regulatory standards out of the box, ACUITYnxt allows organizations to achieve both URAC and NCQA accreditation with little need for configuration or customization.
  • "We bring decades of experience with managed care operations to every release of ACUITYnxt," says Deborah Keller, Chief Executive Officer.

Access Ready Prompts Federal Report on Accessibility Mandate Under Section 508!

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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The report says that federal agencies are failing miserably to comply with accessible technology requirements.

Key Points: 
  • The report says that federal agencies are failing miserably to comply with accessible technology requirements.
  • Even this report, which by law must be published every 2 years, hasn't been updated since 2012 - until now.
  • Access Ready along with other advocacy organizations have been asking for this report and demanding that DOJ and GSA comply with the law.
  • This report is a tiny step forward, but Congress is taking notice of how ineffective Section 508 has been.

Language Services Provider Sorenson Embraces Recently Awarded GSA Contract

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sorenson today announced it has been awarded a General Services Administration ( GSA Schedule ) Contract, entitling the company to sell its language services to federal, state, and local government and non-profit entities.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sorenson today announced it has been awarded a General Services Administration ( GSA Schedule ) Contract, entitling the company to sell its language services to federal, state, and local government and non-profit entities.
  • The GSA Schedule was started by President Harry Truman in 1949 to simplify and organize government purchasing of products and services.
  • Sorenson connects more than 140 million conversations each year by offering a full suite of inclusive language services – caption and video relay services, over-video and in-person sign language and spoken language interpreting, real-time event captioning services, and post-production language services.
  • To learn more about the full range of services Sorenson offers, visit www.sorenson.com
    If you choose Sorenson as your default provider, you can port your existing 10-digit number to Sorenson from another provider or Sorenson can provide you with one for the geographic area where you live or work.