The partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive suite of PDF
accessibility software and remediation solutions, supporting local
governments in achieving inclusivity and compliance for their
digital documents.
MANHATTAN, Kan., July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant move to
promote digital inclusivity, CivicPlus®, a leader in public
sector SaaS technology solutions, announced a strategic partnership
with Allyant®, the global leader in accessibility software and
solutions. The partnership will provide CivicPlus' local government
customers with a comprehensive suite of PDF accessibility software
and remediation technology, ensuring compliance with ADA standards
and enhancing the accessibility of digital documents.
The CivicPlus and Allyant partnership aims
to empower government entities to deliver accessible electronic
documents while ensuring ongoing compliance with accessibility
standards.
Earlier in 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a rule
concerning criteria and technical requirements under Title II of
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including accessibility
compliance requirements for digital documents hosted by government
entities. CivicPlus has chosen Allyant as its premier software
partner for PDF accessibility to ensure that its customers can
offer inclusive digital document experiences for all community
members and take steps to fulfill the requirements mandated by the
DOJ.
"We are proud to support CivicPlus in its commitment to
accessibility and dedication to product and solution innovation,"
stated Ariel Kunar, Chief Executive
Officer at Allyant. "Allyant has a long history of working with
governments on comprehensive accessibility initiatives—this
partnership ensures that CivicPlus' local government customers can
provide inclusive digital document experiences for all
constituents."
CivicPlus and Allyant are dedicated to supporting governments in
meeting ADA compliance and fostering inclusivity for all digital
users. This partnership aims to empower government entities to
deliver accessible electronic documents while ensuring ongoing
compliance with accessibility standards. It will provide premier
benefits to local governments, including cities, counties, and
special districts, such as:
- The Allyant CommonLook Suite of Solutions: A comprehensive
software suite that offers options for an Adobe Acrobat plugin for
cost-effective and reliable compliance with WCAG, PDF/UA, and
Section 508 standards, and a tool for effortlessly creating
accessible PDFs from Microsoft Word and PowerPoint documents.
- Legacy PDF Remediation: Local governments will have access to
advanced remediation services to update and fix legacy PDFs,
maintaining ongoing accessibility and adherence to compliance
standards.
- Training and Support: Government staff will receive specialized
training to independently manage and produce accessible documents,
promoting self-sufficiency and ongoing compliance.
"At CivicPlus, we recognize the criticality of comprehensive
digital document accessibility in local government in all its
facets," said CivicPlus Chief Executive Officer, Brian Rempe. "The public sector's heavy reliance
on PDFs for agendas, meeting minutes, public records, applications,
and other resident-facing communications and services means those
documents must be consumable by people with visual and other
impairments. Allyant shares our vision of bringing the public
sector integrated, intuitive, and easily adoptable PDF document
remediation solutions, and we are pleased to partner with them to
add their industry-leading solution to our Web Accessibility
solution suite."
Visit CivicPlus.com for more information about the partnership
and how local governments can achieve PDF document inclusivity and
compliance.
About CivicPlus
CivicPlus is a trusted technology company dedicated to
empowering government staff and powering exceptional digital
experiences for residents. With a comprehensive suite of solutions
that combine to form the Modern Civic Experience Platform, we
strive to create one-stop, frictionless interactions that delight
residents and help staff collaborate and work efficiently. As a
result, government administrations that choose CivicPlus realize
greater trust and satisfaction among their community members.
Backed by over 25 years of experience and leveraging the
insights of more than 850 team members, our solutions are chosen by
over 10,000 global entities and are used daily by over 340 million
people in the U.S. and Canada
alone. For more information, please visit www.civicplus.com.
About Allyant
Allyant is the global leader in providing comprehensive
accessibility solutions. The company enables organizations of all
sizes, industries, and locations to deliver fully compliant,
accessible communications, support people with disabilities, and
ensure equitable access to information for all. The world's most
prominent organizations, spanning financial services, government,
healthcare, education, and more, trust their accessibility
initiatives to Allyant.
Allyant's software suite streamlines accessibility compliance,
allowing organizations to create, manage, audit, and automate the
creation of digital documents effortlessly. The company also offers
digital and web accessibility services that empower organizations
to achieve digital inclusivity and compliance. Furthermore,
Allyant's print services division provides secure and compliant
accessible statements, educational materials, and more, ensuring
inclusivity in vital enterprise documents, government
communications, and learning resources. For more information, visit
www.Allyant.com.
Media Contact
Jessica
Marabell, CivicPlus, 1 888-228-2233,
marabella@civicplus.com, www.CivicPlus.com
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