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From new rulemaking under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the Health and Human Services (HHS) final rule and beyond, the digital accessibility compliance landscape continues to evolve. Curious what current trends and recent developments mean for your organization? Join us on July 29 at 2 PM ET for an informative webinar, “Accessibility Outlook: Laws, Lawsuits, and Learnings Shaping Compliance in 2024.” In this session, our Director of Accessibility Advocacy, Corbb O'Connor, and leading disability rights attorney Eve Hill will take a deep dive into the current legal and regulatory landscape surrounding digital accessibility and share best-practice advice for staying ahead of compliance obligations in 2024 and beyond. Register today to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/dAygyg8N #ADACompliance #WebAccessibility #A11y

Wondering how to meet the new digital accessibility requirements for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Still unsure whether the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) rulemaking impacts your organization? Get the clarity you need to achieve compliance in our new ADA Title II resource hub. Dive into blogs, guides, and videos packed with actionable insight, including:   • An educational video featuring Jonathan Avila, CPWA, our Chief Accessibility Officer, and Corbb O'Connor, Director of Accessibility Advocacy  • Curated resources for state and local government organizations  • Curated resources for business-to-government (B2G) organizations   • Insight on the digital accessibility tools and support needed for ADA Title II compliance Explore the hub: https://lnkd.in/g_aan9n6 #ADACompliance #ADATitleII #A11y 

“My hope is that people truly take ownership of, and take accountability for, the accessibility of their output. If everybody did that, 96% of the top home pages wouldn’t have accessibility issues.” Our Principal of Accessible Design Karen Hawkins, CPACC recently discussed the ongoing need for digital #accessibility with Andy MacMillan, CEO of UserTesting, on the Insights Unlocked podcast. Tune in to learn why accessibility should be a priority for any inclusive organization—and how to start laying the foundation for an effective digital accessibility practice. Check it out here: https://hubs.la/Q02DrK9C0 #WebAccessibility #A11y

We're proud to be named a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Digital Accessibility for the third consecutive year! In our perspective, our solution satisfies all 12 of the standard and optional capabilities Gartner identifies. In the words of our CMO Ian Lowe, “It is our belief that acknowledgment in the Gartner Market Guide continues to recognize our expertise in the digital accessibility space and our unwavering commitment to helping organizations of every size create inclusive digital experiences." To explore the Gartner report’s recommendations for evaluating vendors, request a complimentary copy: https://hubs.la/Q02DbF1G0 And check out our press release to learn more about the significance of our inclusion in the Gartner Market Guide: https://hubs.la/Q02Db-Pb0

Thank you to Kristy Lilas, VP of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at GoDaddy, for speaking with our Proud @ Level Employee Resource Group (ERG) last week! Kristy’s session explored concepts surrounding identity and community, as well as health and wellness for LGBTQIA+ people—and we’ll be drawing on the insight Kristy shared well beyond Pride month, as we focus on better supporting and advocating for one another as complex, intersectional individuals. One key piece of wisdom from Kristy? “If you approach any situation with a sense of compassion, curiosity, and courage, you're going to be an ally—not just to others within the LGBTQIA+ community, but to other marginalized communities as well.” #Pride2024 #PrideMonth

Still have questions about how to meet the European Accessibility Act’s (EAA) requirements? We’re not done talking about EAA compliance—and neither is our partner, Q4, the investor relations (IR) platform provider. On June 27, we’re teaming up for a joint webinar packed with actionable guidance for the IR industry to get ahead of the June 2025 EAA enforcement deadline. The panel includes: • Jonathan Avila, CPWA, Chief Accessibility Officer, Level Access • Christopher Allen, Senior Director, Product Marketing, Q4 • Brenda Bouk, Team Lead, Accessibility, Q4 Register today to save your spot: https://hubs.la/Q02D165b0 #EAACompliance #A11y #IR

“Designers, developers, and content authors must continue to strive for accessibility from the outset, complemented by AI-driven aids and endpoint solutions to ensure that all content is universally accessible.” Check out part two of Chief Accessibility Officer Jonathan Avila, CPWA’s series on AI and accessibility to learn how teams can leverage #AI throughout the digital experience life cycle to better meet every user’s needs.  #WebAccessibility #A11y 

Digital #accessibility leaders today are being asked to accomplish more with fewer resources. Between tightening regulations, increasing market pressure, and a challenging economic environment, efficiency is more critical than ever to programs’ success. So how can accessibility leaders maximize their impact with limited budget? Drawing on our recent webinar with CEO Timothy Springer, we offer a few pieces of advice in our latest blog post: https://hubs.la/Q02CvlvS0 #A11y

Austin—thank you for bringing the energy to #LevelOnTheRoad! The enthusiasm at this event was unmatched, and we couldn’t have asked for a better community with which to celebrate accessibility at our latest Level Access roadshow. Special thanks to Holly Holcomb Schaefer, Director of Product Enablement Operations at Kaplan, and once again to Jennison Asuncion, for sharing a wealth of accessibility experience and insight. While we’re sad to wrap this round of roadshows, we have plenty more opportunities for in-person learning and connection lined up. Keep tabs on our website to learn where we’ll be next: https://hubs.la/Q02BP1-r0 #LevelAccessRoadshow #A11y