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Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Automation into Equidox

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Equidox is the fastest PDF remediation software tool available.  The Equidox development team is constantly working to improve its speed and accuracy and to approach a fully automated process.  PDF remediation may never be fully automated. However, each step taken in that direction saves time, money and resources making PDF content accessible and usable.  David Freelan is our artificial intelligence developer. He joined the team to further the automation of Equidox and is making great strides in improving the software. … Continue Reading Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Automation into Equidox

Siteimprove Chooses Equidox as their PDF Remediation Partner

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN. April 14, 2020. Siteimprove, the world’s most comprehensive digital optimization platform, is partnering with Equidox by Onix, a leading PDF Remediation software developer and accessibility services provider, to offer PDF document remediation services to US clients through referral and collaboration.  Fifteen percent of the world’s population lives with a disability that may impact how they use the internet, and on top of that, the world’s aging population is predicted to triple by 2050. That makes creating accessible PDFs,… Continue Reading Siteimprove Chooses Equidox as their PDF Remediation Partner

Equidox: The Creation of a PDF Remediation Software Tool

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A Massive PDF Conversion Project The creation of a PDF remediation software tool begins with a legal decision. In 2001, the Canadian government took a stance on digital accessibility issues. Lawmakers developed a standard for all government web content, naming it the Common Look and Feel (CLF).  This measure focused on many web content factors, including coding practices that supported digital accessibility. This was the start of a long, arduous journey to digital accessibility compliance. By 2007, not a federal… Continue Reading Equidox: The Creation of a PDF Remediation Software Tool

Equidox Joins the GSA Schedule for Government Contractors

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Lakewood, Ohio (August 30, 2019)– Equidox by Onix is proud to announce that GSA has awarded the company with Information Technology Schedule 70: Federal Supply Schedule contract number 47QTCA18D00EA. Equidox is a premier digital accessibility company specializing in PDF conversion software and accessibility services. GSA Schedule 70 streamlines the procurement of general-purpose commercial information technology equipment, software and services for all government agencies by identifying and pre-vetting innovative products and services that suit these agencies’ potential needs. This includes certified… Continue Reading Equidox Joins the GSA Schedule for Government Contractors

Equidox Accessibility Mission

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The Equidox accessibility mission is about reaching everyone. In 2016, Nielson reported that as many as 35% of households report at least one person with a disability and 8% of those report a vision loss.  As of this year, nearly 20% of the current US population has a disability.  People with genetic disabilities are not the only part of that group. Our generation is aging, and as we age, the number of people with age-related disabilities is growing.  The current… Continue Reading Equidox Accessibility Mission

Getting Beyond the Checklist – Culture Change and Accessibility

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Panel Discussion at CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2019 Ryan Pugh, Director of Accessibility, will be presenting this year at CSUN on Friday, March 15 at 3:00 PM (PDT), along with Mike Gifford, CEO of Open Concept, and Amy Mason, Access Technology Specialist at the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind. They will be challenging organizations to move beyond technical compliance. This talk will highlight some of the limitations of a checklist-based approach to accessibility and will address practical measures to… Continue Reading Getting Beyond the Checklist – Culture Change and Accessibility

Onix Expands Digital Accessibility Solutions

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Onix, creator of the revolutionary, proprietary Equidox PDF conversion software for document accessibility, has further strengthened its position in digital accessibility by bringing onboard accessibility expert Ryan Pugh, formerly of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). Pugh, a professional member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, joins the leading cloud solutions provider to serve as Director of Accessibility. The Deque University certified-accessibility specialist and document remediation expert will assist Onix with growing its role as an industry-leading, full-spectrum… Continue Reading Onix Expands Digital Accessibility Solutions

Webinar: NFB and Equidox Document Accessibility

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Recently, AccessText Network invited representatives from Onix and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) to conduct a webinar regarding the importance of accessibility, including document accessibility, for organizations. Conversion specialists from Onix also gave a live document conversion demonstration using Equidox by Onix™, the cloud-based software application that quickly and easily converts inaccessible PDFs into accessible PDF, HTML and EPUB content. Watch the webinar below to discover: The importance of accessibility, including document accessibility, for organizations. A live demonstration and document… Continue Reading Webinar: NFB and Equidox Document Accessibility

Point of View: Sharing Document Accessibility at CSUN 2018

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What happens when you get nearly 5,000 global visitors together to explore the latest in assistive technology and practical solutions for people with disabilities in educational, workplace and social settings? Motivation and brain power. And it’s all aimed at helping people solve their pain points and live easier lives through innovative advances in technology. I witnessed this amazing collaborative effort late last month at the 33rd CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in San Diego, the largest conference in the world for… Continue Reading Point of View: Sharing Document Accessibility at CSUN 2018

Equidox by Onix™ Now Includes PDF Export Functionality

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LAKEWOOD, OH – Onix announced the addition of PDF Export functionality to its Equidox by Onix™ software. The enhanced functionality was developed for professionals who struggled to convert PDFs into accessible versions. “While our Equidox software efficiently converts PDFs into WCAG 2.0 AA-compliant HTML, our clients continued to struggle with the difficult task of making PDFs accessible to people with cognitive and visual impairments,” said Tim Needles, CEO and President of Onix. “With our latest enhancement, Equidox saves users a… Continue Reading Equidox by Onix™ Now Includes PDF Export Functionality

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