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One week to go! 🚨 Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Feb 18 for a live webinar with Jonathan Avila, CPWA our Chief Accessibility Officer, and Julianna X. Goldring, Director of Marketing at Concept3D Inc. Join us to gain actionable insights on how higher ed institutions can meet Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA) Title II accessibility requirements. Plus, discover why the benefits of digital accessibility for colleges and universities go far beyond legal compliance. → Don’t miss out! Register now: https://hubs.la/Q0368L3P0 #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #HigherEd

WCAG conformance alone won’t ensure EAA compliance. While EN 301 549—the presumptive standard for European Accessibility Act (#EAA) compliance—includes the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (#WCAG), it also has additional requirements beyond WCAG’s scope. → Read our latest blog to explore the relationship between these standards, the key differences between them, and the steps your org should take to meet the June 28 EAA deadline: https://hubs.la/Q036LrQZ0 #A11y #DigitalAccessibility

Looking to boost customer satisfaction? Prioritize #accessibility. ✔️ Digital accessibility doesn’t just help your organization reach more customers—it’s key to building lasting customer relationships. According to our latest State of Digital Accessibility Report (#SODAR), 87% of respondents say accessibility improves customer satisfaction, and 80% say it improved customer retention. → For more insight from the report—including key takeaways and industry-specific highlights—check out: https://hubs.la/Q036vqWm0 #DigitalAccessibility #A11y Motion graphic description: The animation starts with a white bar spanning the top of the screen and a dark purple grid-style background filling the rest. The Level Access logo is displayed in the upper left corner. Shortly after, the text "Digital accessibility keeps customers." fades into view, with "customers" emphasized in bold. As the text settles, a vertical bar graph appears below it. A blue and green bar extends upwards, quickly reaching around 87%. Simultaneously, large, bold white numbers to the right side of the graph animate quickly, counting up from 0% to 87%. Once 87% is reached, text appears beside the percentage, reading: “say accessibility improved customer satisfaction" in smaller white text." Throughout the video, a white progress bar at the bottom of the screen gradually fills, indicating the duration of the animation.

One in five students in higher education live with a disability. In 2025, digital accessibility isn’t optional for colleges and universities—it’s the law. And with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits targeting higher ed on the rise, how can institutions achieve compliance? Dive into our latest blog to explore how the #ADA impacts higher ed—along with five practical steps institutions can take to mitigate risk and ensure equal access for all students. → Read the blog now: https://hubs.la/Q0360LYy0 #A11y #HigherEd #DigitalAccessibility

How can banks create inclusive, ADA-compliant digital experiences? When online banking platforms are inaccessible, many people with disabilities face barriers to using essential financial services. Delve into our latest blog to discover: • How the Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA) accessibility requirements apply to banking websites—and how to comply • The risks of inaccessible banking websites—both financial and reputational • How digital accessibility barriers impact banking users → Read now for more insights: https://hubs.la/Q035G1wr0 #DigitalAccessibility #A11y

How can higher ed institutions navigate the new Title II digital accessibility requirements? To comply with 2024 rulemaking under the Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA), public colleges and universities must ensure their websites and mobile apps meet specific #accessibility standards. Join us on February 18 at 1 PM ET for a live webinar with Concept3D Inc. featuring Jonathan Avila, CPWA, our Chief Accessibility Officer, and Julianna X. Goldring, Director of Marketing at #Concept3D. The duo will break down the new regulations, sharing key steps institutions must take to achieve compliance and empower all students. → Save your spot today: https://hubs.la/Q035dlN20 #A11y #DigitalAccessibility #HigherEd

EAA vs. ADA: Two laws, different rules—here’s what you need to know. The June ’25 deadline for European Accessibility Act (#EAA) enforcement is approaching—fast. If your org serves EU-based customers, understanding the ins and outs of the law is essential. Even if you’re already familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA), and have taken steps to meet its digital accessibility requirements, the EAA has its own set of rules. Compliance with both laws is crucial for businesses serving consumers across the U.S. and EU markets. → Get the full breakdown on how the EAA compares to the ADA in our latest blog: https://hubs.la/Q034LFLV0 #DigitalAccessibility #A11y

No doubt about it: Digital accessibility drives growth in market share. 📈 Our latest State of Digital Accessibility Report (#SODAR) reveals that customer acquisition ranks among the top five business benefits of digital accessibility, with 81% of respondents noting improved results. → If you’re still building out your digital accessibility strategy for the year ahead, don’t sweat it. Catch the replay of our recent webinar to gain actionable tips to power your program. Access it here: https://hubs.la/Q034ntjP0 #A11y #DigitalAccessibility Motion graphic description: The animation starts with a white bar spanning the top of the screen and a dark purple grid-style background filling the rest. The Level Access logo is displayed in the upper left corner. Shortly after, the text "Digital accessibility expands market share" fades into view, with "market share" emphasized in bold. As the text settles, a horizontal bar graph appears below it. An orange bar extends from left to right, quickly reaching around 80%. Simultaneously, large, bold white numbers below the graph animate quickly, counting up from 0% to 81% Once 81% is reached, text appears beside the percentage, reading: “say accessibility improved customer acquisition" in smaller white text. " Throughout the video, a white progress bar at the bottom of the screen gradually fills, indicating the duration of the animation.

What’s in store for the future of digital accessibility? In our Winter ’24 Product Release webinar, we unveiled game-changing platform enhancements that will empower more organizations to ensure that everyone has equal access to technology. Here’s what’s new: • Refined reporting capabilities that will provide richer insights and shape better decision making • Innovative tools for building accessible native mobile apps What’s to come as the new year unfolds? 2025 is slated to be the era of AI-powered accessibility. As Andrew Chung, our Chief Product Officer, shared: “We envision AI capabilities embedded across our entire ecosystem. Our plan is to integrate artificial intelligence into every aspect of our platform and our tools…to power accessibility everywhere.” → Explore the key takeaways from the webinar in our new blog: https://hubs.la/Q033H_pv0. Plus, catch up on the full webinar for more insights—link is in the first comment below. #DigitalAccessibility #A11y

"Accessibility is not a separate consideration from usability—it’s integral to providing products that work for every user." Our own Karen Hawkins, CPACC, Principal of Accessible Design, shared her perspective in Business Reporter on how digital accessibility is driving the future of product design. When businesses prioritize #accessibility in this area, they go far beyond ticking off compliance requirements. Karen highlights the massive market potential accessible products unlock for both B2B and B2C orgs and why, in 2025, inclusive design isn’t just a "nice to have”—it’s a key business imperative and a powerful competitive advantage. → Explore Karen’s full insights here: https://hubs.la/Q033lbk10 #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #ProductDesign