TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc.
(NASDAQ: AEYE), the industry-leading digital accessibility
platform, today unveiled the AudioEye A11iance, a community-based
initiative that brings people with disabilities to the forefront of
the product development and quality assurance process, allowing
AudioEye to further its mission to create equal access for all.
Many people with disabilities rely on the web for employment,
education, e-commerce, and entertainment to maintain their
independence. AudioEye's technology interprets billions of data
points to observe common patterns and trends of inaccessibility
that negatively impact these experiences. The majority are resolved
by automatic remediations that occur live during the browsing
experience. The alliance's creation ensures that these algorithms
are backed by a human element, getting the perspective of those who
rely on assistive technology and adaptive strategies to navigate
websites in their everyday lives. By including this feedback in the
development process, AudioEye can continue to build the best
solutions that allow people with disabilities to navigate the web
naturally.
"The field of digital accessibility continues to advance at a
rapid rate, and now more than ever, it's crucial to ensure that the
products we are developing work for the community that we are here
to serve," said Dominic Varacalli,
COO of AudioEye. "We're proud to announce the launch of the
AudioEye A11iance, which will provide income opportunities to
people with disabilities and allow them to make key contributions
to our product roadmap so that we can continue to deliver top
experiences to our clients."
The community members have been supportive of this mission. "I
had an amazing moderated experience and felt welcomed and listened
to. I know my feedback is valuable to the team," said Justin, an
AudioEye A11iance member who uses NVDA screen reading technology.
"I hope to work further on any projects such as this one, as I
enjoy making web experiences inclusive and accessible to all.
AudioEye is accessibility through a different mindset."
This announcement was made at M-Enabling, an event geared
towards promoting accessible technologies and environments. At the
event, Varacalli also co-led a critical discussion on the
contributions of technology in digital accessibility, alongside
Anil Lewis, Director of Advocacy and Policy for the National
Federation of the Blind (NFB), and Mike
Paciello, prominent accessibility advocate and founder of
WebABLE. That conversation will continue on October 14, as AudioEye will again join the NFB
at an exclusive round table intended to advance the discussion of
accessibility between the federation and respected
technologists.
"It was great to be a part of this important discussion between
two thoughtful organizations," said Paciello. "The approach of
technology and how it impacts people with disabilities is critical
to get right and will have a lasting effect on the community. I'm
glad I can continue to help move the dialogue forward."
"2020 was a year that forced massive adoption of online
behaviors in a hurry," said Varacalli. "Now is the time to have
critical conversations surrounding the role of technology in making
the web accessible and enhancing the digital experience for people
with disabilities. 97% of the internet is still not accessible, and
creating an understanding between ourselves and the key members of
the disabled community will allow us all to cut that number down at
a much faster pace."
About AudioEye
AudioEye is an industry-leading digital
accessibility platform delivering trusted ADA and WCAG
accessibility compliance at scale. Through patented technology,
subject matter expertise, and proprietary processes, AudioEye is
eradicating all barriers to digital access, helping creators build
accessible content and supporting them with ongoing advisory and
automated upkeep. Trusted by the FCC, ADP, SSA, Samsung, and
others, AudioEye helps identify and resolve issues of accessibility
and enhance user experiences, automating digital accessibility for
the widest audiences. AudioEye stands out among its competitors
because it delivers human-in-the-loop machine learning
accessibility remediations without making fundamental changes to
website architecture, source code audits, browser-based tools, and
continuous accessibility monitoring. Join our movement at
www.audioeye.com.
Corporate Contact:
Dr. Carr Bettis, Executive
Chairman
AudioEye, Inc.
cbettis@audioeye.com
Investor Contact:
Matt Glover or Tom Colton
Gateway
AEYE@gatewayir.com
(949) 574-3860
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