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For business owners, the end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on progress and set new goals. An often overlooked growth and retention opportunity is digital accessibility. Companies that prioritize accessibility position themselves to serve all customers, foster innovation, and meet legal requirements. . In this powerful discussion, Ty D'Amore and Joyce Bender shed light on a troubling reality: - nearly 70% of people with disabilities are unemployed. - 95% of the digital ecosystem remains inaccessible. Take action today and watch the full conversation between Ty and Joyce on YouTube at https://lnkd.in/eUbWEJjg. You can also take the next step in your accessibility journey by registering for AudioEye’s Leadership Course "Strategic Accessibility Leadership" on AudioEyeQ. In just 15 minutes, Accessibility Evangelist Alisa Smith, CPACC, will guide you through accessibility standards, laws, and tips to drive organizational success for your business. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/emNKhfQ3 Let's work together to remove every barrier to digital access in 2025 and beyond! Transcript: Ty: And Joyce, you say 70% of people with disabilities are unemployed. We see that 95%, more than 95% of the digital ecosystem is inaccessible, and that's not acceptable to me. And that really is what keeps me up and keeps me driving. You know I'm going on 12 years here at AudioEye, and every single day when I don't see that start to come down, it really irks me. You know, technology is an independence tool, and we have to make sure that it's accessible for everybody. Joyce: That and that is horrifying. Video Description: Ty is a white male with brown hair, wearing a gray t-shirt with the AudioEye logo on it. Joyce is a woman with light brown hair, wearing purple glasses with a dark blue blazer and a blue and white blouse with a purple wall behind her. #BusinessOwner #HR #DigitalInclusion #Leadership #Training #BusinessGrowth #AudioEye

Product designers play a vital role in creating seamless, friction-free experiences that delight users and meet their needs. At AudioEye, we’re on a mission to make the web accessible for everyone, and our product designers are at the forefront of that work. That’s why we’re excited to celebrate the growth and achievements of our team members, like David Luft, who recently stepped into a full-time Product Designer role! David has been instrumental in evolving our industry-leading digital accessibility solution, focusing on usability and simplicity to empower our customers. His creativity and dedication demonstrate the impact that thoughtful design can have—not just on a product but on the lives of the people who use it. David shares what inspires his work and how he’s contributing to a more accessible web. And if you’re a designer looking to create accessible, user-centered experiences, check out our Ultimate Guide to Web Design for insights and best practices: https://lnkd.in/eN9RNiaQ Video Description: David is a white man sitting in front of a balcony by the beach. He has fluffy brown hair and wears an off-white collared shirt with small diamond star shapes and headphones. #WebDesign #UserExperience #ProductDesign #UXDesign #A11y #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityMatters #AccessibleWeb #Product

Local governments must ensure that websites and documents are accessible to create a seamless experience for all residents. But when accessibility falls short, the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Civil Rights (OCR) can get involved. That’s when having the right partner matters most—one who can support you with: -Custom Legal Responses: Our legal experts analyze claims for validity and assist in responding line-by-line to OCR investigations or legal demands. -Payout: We offer industry-leading coverage for every page we guarantee, protecting against legal costs when legitimate issues arise. -Ongoing Support: From applying custom fixes to identifying and resolving new issues, we ensure you’re always progressing toward accessibility. Don’t settle for solutions that disappear when challenges arise. Hear from Don Torrez on how CivicPlus and AudioEye are partnering to help local governments navigate OCR investigations and build accessible digital experiences for all. https://lnkd.in/ehTqSsht Video Description with Transcript: Don: Other vendors in accessibility are washing their hands of this. So if you choose certain software for accessibility and you have an investigation, they back out of it and say that they don't want to hear about it. [A short GIF of Homer Simpson disappearing backward into a hedge, his eyes wide open saying "Oh, uh, okay."] And that just makes us so grateful that we partnered with AudioEye, and we have help. #LocalGovernment #DigitalTransformation #WebDesign #CivicTech #UserExperience #A11y #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityMatters #ADACompliance #OCR #DOJ

We are proud to announce that AudioEye was selected as a finalist in InfoWorld’s 2024 Technology of the Year Awards in the Software Development: Tools category as well as the 2024 Cloud Awards in the Best B2B Customer Strategy category!  Throughout 2024, we introduced a number of innovative product developments, continuing our customer-focused approach to accessibility solutions. These included our Accessibility Protection Status, the evolution of our Accessibility Help Desk, the achievement of HIPPA and SOC 2 Type II Compliance, and the launch of our Free Accessibility Education platform. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e6XJ97R3 Alt txt: Press Release: AudioEye Named a Finalist in InfoWorld's 2024 Technology of the Year Awards and the 2024 Cloud Awards #Technology #A11y #Accessibility #InnovationInTech #CustomerFocused #CX #DigitalAccessibility #Software #TechInnovation #Press

At the end of the day, the best way for a new prospect to discover your business is through a referral from an advocate for your brand. These advocates come from customers who have already had an incredible experience with your brand! Natalie Jenkins House, Senior Director of Content and Communications at Weave, has a foolproof way to create these brand evangelists: make your customer at the heart of everything you do. If you build a customer-centric brand and provide exceptional experiences to your audience, you’ll continue to make progress and, as Natalie puts it, “win!” Tune in to the full episode with Natalie House on our HearSay Podcast here: https://lnkd.in/dd7NZYnm Video Description HearSay with Natalie House, "Creating Brand Evangelists". Natalie looks at the camera on a dark purple background. Transcript: Natalie: You know, at the end of the day, the best way for someone to discover your brand is through a referral from an advocate for your brand and an evangelist for your brand. And if you think about that, you want to create evangelists, you're just opening up your audience bigger and bigger for every great experience that you provide. #CustomerExperience #CX #BrandAdvocates #Customer #HearSayPodcast #MarketingTips #Marketing

Adriana Mallozzi’s insights remind us why the work of the AudioEye A11iance Team is so vital to creating inclusive digital experiences. At AudioEye, we know accessibility is about usability for real people. That’s where the lived expertise of the A11iance Team, a group of over 100 individuals with disabilities who provide critical insights, makes all the difference. They help us ensure that every solution we build, product, and campaign launch is rooted in best practices and informed by the diverse experiences of the users we serve. Adriana’s story reinforces the importance of challenging assumptions and looking beyond the label at the person. Check out her episode at https://lnkd.in/eVWBVwBQ! Video Description: Adriana Mallozzi, the CEO of REquipment Durable Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology Reuse Program, Inc., is a white woman in a power wheelchair. She has ear-length dark hair with some silver sprinkled in there. She is wearing a light green, short-sleeve shirt with a three-panel divider background from an old-timey Paris scene. Her video is over a dark green background. Transcript: Adriana: People assume that you are not capable, even though you are clearly expressing yourself, being articulate. And yet, it doesn't register in their brain because the visual, I think, overrides that logical aspect of things and they're not processing what they're hearing. That visual is just so strong, they're not processing anything else.

What’s something Barnes and Noble, Park Entertainment, and Health4Home all have in common? They’ve all been sued for website accessibility issues! Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) means that any public space, including websites, must be accessible to people with disabilities. Learn how to tell if your website is ADA-compliant and what tools are available to test for compliance in our latest article here: https://lnkd.in/eFPENN3d Alt Text: "Is My Website ADA Compliant? How to Check Your Digital Content. Read More." A graphic with a green background shows an icon of a person and a computer screen with graphs. AudioEye logo is in the corner.

Making your website accessible doesn't have to be hard, no matter what size your business is. Alisa Smith, CPACC, our Accessibility Evangelist, breaks it down for you and your team. For small companies, the focus should be on impactful, straightforward steps. These changes, such as adding headings, labeling form fields, and ensuring links are descriptive, make a big difference for users with disabilities and are manageable and easy to implement. For larger organizations, accessibility requires a structured approach. Start with creating policies that carry weight, can be enforced, and are backed by leadership! Assigning accountability and responsibility within your organization ensures sustained commitment. Explore how AudioEye can help your business build a more inclusive digital presence by visiting us at https://lnkd.in/eXSffrz9! Transcript: Alisa: I think small companies have to be realistic and kind of get the, you know, proverbial biggest bang for your buck. So start with simple things like adding headings, making sure that your form fields are labeled, making sure that your links all have some sort of text in them, that they're descriptive. Simple things. I think the larger you get the more complex it can become. But I think larger companies have to start with policy. They have to have a policy that has a little bit of teeth, that has to have some enforcement. It has to have someone responsible for that enforcement, someone responsible for accessibility. Video Description: Alisa is a middle-aged white woman with long, curly brown hair who is wearing a black top in a beige room. 

Tenacious as ever, Joyce Bender argues that people with disabilities need paychecks not pity! A disability advocate and entrepreneur who has been advocating for employment for people with disabilities for almost three decades, Joyce's work is a testament to how much work still needs to be done to include people with disabilities in our society.   Tune in to listen to the full episode at https://lnkd.in/eUbWEJjg and learn about the Bender Consulting Services, Inc mission to advocate for the employment of individuals with disabilities. Video Description: Joyce is a white woman with light brown hair who is sitting in front of a purple wall. She is wearing purple glasses, a dark blue blazer, and a blue and white blouse. Transcript: Joyce: Just today, I talked to a CEO, and I said, “I can barely believe it's possible that the ADA was signed 34 years ago, and we still have double the unemployment rate.” And finding out not long after that, that people with disabilities were not getting jobs no matter how talented they were. That I ended up in 1995, founding Bender Consulting Services as a for profit company that would focus on the competitive employment of Americans with disabilities. #DisabilityAdvocate #Employment #HR #DisabilityRights #HRLeadership #InclusiveHiring #WorkplaceCulture

Motherhood, like any part of life, is shaped by unique experiences and for parents with disabilities, those experiences often come with distinct challenges. In this episode of HearSay Shorts, Mariella Mariella Paulino-Peralta, Senior Advocacy and Social Media Marketing Manager at AudioEye, shares her journey as a mom with a hearing disability. From using vibrating alarm clocks that detect a baby’s cries to connecting with a supportive community of parents online, her story is a testament to the transformative power of accessible technology. At AudioEye, our mission is to make the internet accessible for the 1 in 6 people globally living with a disability. Stories like Mariella’s highlight why we must continue to invest in accessibility technologies that empower people to thrive in every part of their lives. Join the conversation and learn how accessibility fuels progress and inclusion for all. Watch the full video at https://lnkd.in/ezZK3iUb. Video Description Mariella Paulino and The Blind Blogger Maxwell Ivey appear on the screen. Mariella is a Hispanic woman with shoulder-length curly hair and a black shirt with the AudioEye logo. Maxwell Ivey is a Caucasian male with medium-length brown curly hair and brown eyes, wearing a white button-down shirt with a black tie. Transcript: I have had a lot of anxiety and a lot of fears. What if I didn't hear the baby in the middle of the night? What if we go out somewhere and something happens, and then I end up being a terrible mom because I didn't hear my baby? And one of the most empowering things that has happened to me is that I have really just gone out there and tried to find my people, tried to find community, tried to find solutions to the problems I've had because I am not the first woman with a disability that has embarked on motherhood who has a hearing disability, nor will I be the last. #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #Empowerment #AudioEye #A11y #Motherhood