Expanded partnership includes new growth targets and a comprehensive go-to-market strategy

AudioEye, Inc., a leader in digital accessibility solutions, and Finalsite, the premier K-12 school community relationship management platform, have announced an expanded partnership. This collaboration aims to significantly enhance digital accessibility for K-12 schools through a new growth strategy and comprehensive go-to-market approach utilizing AudioEye's advanced accessibility testing and remediation platform.

Key Points:

• Expanded Partnership:

  • The partnership focuses on addressing the growing digital accessibility requirements for K-12 schools.
  • AudioEye’s platform will provide advanced accessibility testing and remediation to meet the needs of Finalsite’s extensive client base.

• New ADA Regulations:

  • The Justice Department’s new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires state and local government entities, including public schools, to achieve digital accessibility compliance.
  • Schools must meet these requirements within two to three years, depending on their population size.

• Finalsite’s Commitment:

  • Finalsite serves 7,000 clients across 115 countries and is dedicated to providing accessible education technology solutions.
  • Their approach to digital accessibility goes beyond legal requirements to ensure equality and inclusivity for all users.

• Challenges in K-12 Digital Accessibility:

  • A nationwide study revealed that over 95% of K-12 school home pages had at least one detectable accessibility error.
  • Nearly two-thirds of websites failed to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), potentially hindering access to critical information for students and families.

• Statements from Leaders:

  • David Moradi, CEO of AudioEye: Emphasized the partnership's potential to meet growing accessibility demands and support school districts with their unique needs.
  • Jon Moser, Founder and CEO of Finalsite: Highlighted accessibility as a fundamental equality issue and praised the partnership for offering new ways to check and remediate inaccessible content.

• Innovative Solutions:

  • The expanded partnership introduces new tools and strategies to help schools achieve ADA compliance and enhance digital accessibility.
  • The collaboration aims to foster inclusivity and provide effective digital solutions for the K-12 education sector.

The expanded partnership between AudioEye and Finalsite marks a significant advancement in addressing digital accessibility challenges for K-12 schools. By leveraging AudioEye’s advanced technology and Finalsite’s extensive reach, the partnership aims to help schools meet new ADA regulations, enhance accessibility, and foster an inclusive educational environment for all students.