Advanced Academic AI Platform Meets Accessibility Standards: Achieves EAA and WCAG 2.1 Compliance
CACTUS Communications, a leading technology company specializing in AI-driven solutions for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has made a significant stride in promoting accessibility in academic research. Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI, stated that accessibility has always been central to their vision of democratizing research output.
To achieve this, CACTUS Communications is developing tools such as an AI-powered alt text generator, content conversion services, and accessible digital platforms. These innovations aim to enable organizations to scale up inclusive academic infrastructure with ease.
The platform used by over 2 million academics worldwide is now fully compliant with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 Level AA). Beyond ensuring compliance, CACTUS Communications has actively engaged in initiatives to enhance accessibility.
For instance, through their annual innovation hackathon in partnership with Amazon Web Services, they foster AI-driven solutions aimed at expanding technological inclusivity and accessibility within scholarly publishing. Additionally, they promote awareness and practical measures around accessibility in events, such as providing a Speaker Accessibility Checklist to facilitate inclusive event planning.
The platform integrates inclusive design principles, offers enhanced usability features, and ensures mobile compatibility to cater to students and researchers of all abilities. This commitment to accessibility reflects CACTUS Communications' dedication to making high-quality academic writing support inclusive for everyone, regardless of their ability, language, or nationality.
CACTUS Communications is expanding its efforts across the broader AI Solutions ecosystem, helping academic institutions and publishers navigate evolving accessibility requirements. They are among the first to champion true accessibility and inclusivity across the global scientific community, setting a precedent for others to follow.
In their quest to build a more equitable and inclusive, future-ready academic publishing ecosystem, CACTUS Communications remains committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation.
- CACTUS Communications, with its AI-driven tools like the alt text generator and accessible digital platforms, provides writing support and academic support for academic writing, striving to create an inclusive environment for students and researchers across the globe.
- As part of its education-and-self-development initiatives, CACTUS Communications organizes an annual innovation hackathon in partnership with Amazon Web Services, fostering solutions that promote technology inclusivity and accessibility within the scholarly community, including academic writing and manuscript submission.
- In line with their mission of democratizing research output, CACTUS Communications not only ensures compliance with accessibility standards such as the European Accessibility Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines but also provides practical measures and tools, aiming to make their learning resources accessible to people of all abilities.
