People with disabilities test, audit, and
provide feedback for product improvement
TUCSON,
Ariz., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye,
Inc. (Nasdaq: AEYE) ("AudioEye" or the "Company"),
the industry-leading digital accessibility company, celebrates
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by marking
the third anniversary since the creation of its A11iance Team, a
group of accessibility experts with disabilities who utilize screen
reader software and other assistive technologies to test and
analyze customer websites for accessibility issues.
"Digital accessibility is best shaped by those who it affects
the most," said David Moradi, CEO of
AudioEye. "Our A11iance Team was created to provide opportunities
for people with disabilities to assist with expert testing and
custom fixes for our customers' websites, mobile apps, and digital
documents. We are proud to celebrate three years of working closely
with A11iance Team members and look forward to their continued
influence on the comprehensive solutions we provide."
In the three years since its inception, the A11iance Team
has:
- Provided expert testing on over 3,400 customer websites.
- Conducted 4,400 expert audits, providing customers with issue
identification and custom fixes.
- Identified over 35,000 accessibility issues that automated
tools alone could not detect.
"Growing up, I often heard how difficult it would be to find a
job as a person with a disability," said Marche Roberson, an
A11iance Team member since 2021. "As a member of AudioEye's
A11iance Team, I test customer websites for accessibility issues
across all industries—work that's both personally fulfilling and
that helps make the internet more inclusive for everyone."
The A11iance Team's three-year anniversary also coincides with
the renewal of AudioEye's partnership with the Bender Leadership
Academy, an organization dedicated to preparing students with
disabilities for the workforce.
The partnership, which focuses on the DigitalAccess@Work
program, introduces high school and college students to the
fundamentals of digital accessibility. The partnership is expanding
to offer participants free access to the AudioEyeQ learning
platform, which allows students to deepen their knowledge of
accessibility standards and learn best practices in website and
document testing. Students with disabilities who complete the
program are invited to join the A11iance Team to provide testing
and expert guidance.
"National Disability Employment Awareness Month is an important
time to reflect on how we can create more inclusive opportunities
for people with disabilities," said Joyce
Bender, Founder and CEO of Bender Leadership Academy. "We're
thrilled to continue our partnership with AudioEye, whose ongoing
support is helping us equip the next generation of accessibility
professionals with the skills they need to thrive."
For information about how to join the A11iance Team, visit
www.audioeye.com/audioeye-a11iance-team-interest.
For information about the DigitalAcces@Work program, visit
https://benderleadership.org/learn/.
About AudioEye
AudioEye exists to ensure the
digital future we build is inclusive. By combining the latest AI
automation technology with guidance from certified experts and
direct input from the disability community, AudioEye helps ensure
businesses of all sizes — including over 122,000 customers like
Samsung, Calvin Klein, and Samsonite
— are accessible and usable. Holding 23 US patents, AudioEye helps
companies solve every aspect of digital accessibility with flexible
approaches that best meet their needs. The comprehensive solution
includes 24/7 accessibility monitoring, automated accessibility
fixes, expert testing, developer tools, and industry-leading legal
protection.
About Bender Leadership Academy
At Bender Leadership
Academy, our vision is to create sustainable programs that can be
adopted as a part of a national curriculum for educators and
community organizations interested in advancing pathways to success
for the community of people with disabilities. Our focus is on
providing work readiness competencies that focus on the value and
abilities each person can contribute to the workforce.
Bender Leadership Academy is committed to expanding
opportunities for employment of people with disabilities from youth
through adulthood. Established in 2018, Bender Leadership Academy
is founded on over two decades of commitment to serving the
disability community. Beginning as a volunteer mentoring program
with the single purpose of helping youth transition into the
workforce, the organization is now multi-faceted with programming
that provides a comprehensive approach to addressing barriers to
employment.
Media Contact
AudioEye
Sierra Thomas
AudioEye PR
sierra.thomas@audioeye.com
Investor Contact
Tom
Colton
Gateway Group, Inc.
AEYE@gateway-grp.com
949-574-3860
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