Dear Valued Readers,
Welcome to Continual Engine (CE)’s August Newsletter. As summer progresses and we move closer to the year’s final stretch, it’s the perfect moment to look ahead with renewed energy. In this edition, we bring you updates on accessibility, AI innovation, and digital inclusion; highlights of our upcoming events and engagements; and fresh insights from our latest blog articles. Stay connected as we continue advancing accessibility for all.
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- Upcoming Event: Continual Engine Will Be Hosting a Webinar on the Future of Document Compliance, and also an event called Continual-Innovate,” a Hackathon Event for CE Solutions
- Past Event: Continual Engine Hosted a Webinar on PDF Accessibility for Complex Content, and Continual Engine’s Advisor Joined the AM Jain College Commerce Association Inaugural
- Gain Insights from Our Latest Blogs on Accessibility:
- Discover the Latest News Articles that Include:
- Digital Accessibility Under Title III of the ADA: Recent Developments and Risk Mitigation Best Practices
- IBM and NASA Release Groundbreaking Open-Source AI Model on Hugging Face to Predict Solar Weather and Help Protect Critical Technology
- Accessibility Meets Innovation: How The ADA Shaped The Tech Industry
- The Top 5 Digital Accessibility Myths Debunked
- Cognitive Accessibility: Writing Copy That Works for Everyone
- Google Invests $9B to Power ‘America’s AI Leadership’ From Oklahoma
- How iOS 26 Empowers Blind iPhone Users
We aim to bring you engaging, insightful, and relevant updates on accessibility and compliance through these newsletters. We welcome any feedback or questions.
Warm Regards,
Continual Engine
UPCOMING EVENTS
Continual Engine Will Be Hosting a New Webinar on The Future of Document Compliance
Continual Engine is hosting an upcoming webinar titled “The Future of Document Compliance: Leveraging AI for Accuracy and Efficiency” on September 17, 2025. This online session is open to all and offers an opportunity to learn how organizations can address the growing need for accessible and compliant documents.
The webinar will be hosted by Kristin Yokota, AVP of Sales at Continual Engine, and will feature insights from Ken Nakata and Jeff Singleton, Principals at Converge Accessibility. Together, they will share their expertise on the evolving compliance landscape and what it means for both corporations and municipalities.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of accessibility requirements, the most common challenges in achieving compliance, and how AI-driven solutions can simplify PDF remediation at speed and scale. This session is designed to provide practical takeaways for teams looking to improve efficiency while ensuring accuracy and inclusivity in their documents.
Continual Engine (CE) is Hosting Continual-Innovate: CE Solutions Hackathon 2025
Continual Engine will be hosting “Continual-Innovate” – CE Solutions Hackathon 2025, which will start from September 8 to 18, 2025. The hackathon will bring together student teams from diverse academic backgrounds to work hands-on with PREP, Continual Engine’s AI-driven PDF & document remediation platform, and tackle real-world accessibility challenges.
The student teams will collaborate on problem statements, brainstorm solutions, and propose enhancements that can make digital documents more inclusive. The event will wrap up with a virtual closing ceremony on September 19, featuring cash prizes and internship opportunities for the winners, highlighting Continual Engine’s commitment to empowering the next generation of accessibility leaders.
PAST EVENT
Continual Engine Hosted a Webinar on PDF Accessibility for Complex Content
Continual Engine recently hosted a live webinar titled “Semester Kickoff: Make Your PDFs Accessible in Minutes Using PREP (AI/Automated PDF Remediation Platform)” on August 7, 2025. The session focused on simplifying PDF accessibility using PREP, with a particular emphasis on handling complex content such as STEM materials, tables, tables of contents, and lists.
During the webinar, participants saw a live demo showcasing how PREP addresses real accessibility challenges, learned best practices for both new and advanced users, and explored platform features such as admin tools, single sign-on (SSO), and LMS integrations with Canvas and D2L Brightspace. The event offered valuable insights for attendees at all stages of their accessibility journey.
For those who were unable to join, the webinar recording is available to watch here – Watch Now!
Continual Engine’s Advisor Joined the AM Jain College Commerce Association Inaugural
On August 14, Dr. K. Sriram, advisor of Continual Engine, attended as the Chief Guest at the Commerce Association inaugural of AM Jain College, Chennai. Addressing 200 students and faculty, he urged students to begin practicing social responsibility today and highlighted career paths in assistive technology, organic farming, and renewable energy. He also invited students to explore internship opportunities with Continual Engine in finance, marketing, and content authoring.
LATEST BLOGS ON ACCESSIBILITY
What are PDF/E Files & What are They Used For?
When it comes to sharing complex engineering documents, such as blueprints or CAD designs, regular PDFs simply don’t suffice. That’s where PDF/E steps in! It is a specialized format designed specifically for technical professionals who deal with precise schematics and layered visual data.
What is a PDF/VT File? What are its Benefits, Features, & Uses?
If you’ve ever printed bank statements, personalized mailers, or customer reports, there’s a good chance you’ve worked with variable data. That’s where PDF/VT comes in handy. It’s a specialized file format that helps manage large batches of customized documents. This guide walks you through what a PDF/VT file really is, what makes it different, and how it’s used in day-to-day operations across industries.
How to Edit a PDF?
Whether you’re tweaking a contract, updating a brochure, or fixing a typo in a report, knowing how to edit a PDF can save you time and frustration. Plus, with today’s tools, you can maintain strong PDF accessibility across your documents while editing them the way you want.
NEWS ARTICLES ON ACCESSIBILITY
Digital Accessibility Under Title III of the ADA: Recent Developments and Risk Mitigation Best Practices
Companies of all sizes, and especially e-commerce companies, have been hit by waves of demand letters and lawsuits over the past decade alleging that websites and (increasingly) mobile applications are inaccessible to individuals with disabilities. Most of these cases tend to result in early settlements, and few go to trial because businesses tend to have limited affirmative defenses, and the cost of litigating typically far outweighs the cost of settlement.
IBM and NASA Release Groundbreaking Open-Source AI Model on Hugging Face to Predict Solar Weather and Help Protect Critical Technology
IBM and NASA today unveiled the most advanced open-source foundation model designed to understand high-resolution solar observation data and predict how solar activity affects Earth and space-based technology. Surya, named for the Sanskrit word for the Sun, represents a significant advancement in applying AI to solar image interpretation and space weather forecasting research, providing a novel tool to help protect everything from GPS navigation to power grids to telecommunications from the Sun’s ever-changing nature.
Accessibility Meets Innovation: How The ADA Shaped The Tech Industry
When the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990, the internet was still in its infancy. Can you believe that smartphones did not yet exist? But even without explicit language around digital access, the ADA set a precedent that would shape how the technology sector develops, designs, and delivers the tools we use every day.
The Top 5 Digital Accessibility Myths Debunked
From believing digital accessibility is ‘just about websites,’ to not understanding how it can support business growth, there are many ‘myths’ that are holding back marketers from winning by engaging with digital accessibility. This article debunks five of the most common accessibility misconceptions.
Cognitive Accessibility: Writing Copy That Works for Everyone
Many content creators unknowingly exclude portions of their audience through complex language, poor structure, and overwhelming layouts, missing opportunities to engage effectively with people who have cognitive and learning disabilities. This guide provides practical techniques for plain language writing, multi-format content presentation, and clear information structure to help you create more inclusive content that improves comprehension and engagement for all readers.
Google Invests $9B to Power ‘America’s AI Leadership’ From Oklahoma
Google is investing $9 billion to build new data centers and expand AI infrastructure in Oklahoma, a move the company says will create jobs, train a new electrical workforce, and solidify the region’s role in the US race for technological dominance.
How iOS 26 Empowers Blind iPhone Users
Apple’s iOS 26 introduces groundbreaking accessibility for blind iPhone users, empowering them with smarter Siri, refined VoiceOver, and advanced Braille integration. Apple has clarified a variety of updates that will take place for iPhones and other Apple products, beginning within months on IOS 18, then continuing with Apple’s headline-grabbing shift to IOS 26 later this year, and expanding with future versions of IOS 26 throughout 2026.
