Dear Valued Readers,
Welcome to Continual Engine’s May Newsletter. As we move toward mid-year, it’s a great time to reflect on progress and look ahead with purpose. In this edition, we bring you the latest developments in accessibility, AI innovation, and digital inclusion. Dive into fresh perspectives, evolving trends, and impactful stories that are driving meaningful change across industries.
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- STAR News: Continual Engine Selected as VHEAP Preferred Partner, and Continual Engine Has Been Featured in the HolonIQ South Asia EdTech 100 list
- Upcoming Event Includes: Continual Engine Hosting a Webinar on Title II Impact on Document Accessibility, and Continual Engine Exhibiting at the VHEAP UnConference 2025
- Gain Insights from Our Latest Blogs on Accessibility: EPUB: Format & Benefits, PDF or HTML: What’s More Accessible?, ADA Compliance for Online Courses
- Discover the Latest News Articles that Include:
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
STAR NEWS
Continual Engine Selected as a Preferred Partner for VHEAP
We’re thrilled to share that Continual Engine has been selected as one of the three official partners and a preferred vendor for the Virginia Higher Education Accessibility Partners (VHEAP) initiative. This collaboration allows universities, colleges, school systems, municipalities, and state departments across Virginia to easily engage with us in advancing digital accessibility and ensuring equitable access to educational content.
Continual Engine Earns HolonIQ Recognition for Third Consecutive Year
Continual Engine has once again earned a spot on the HolonIQ South Asia EdTech 100 list, marking our third consecutive year of recognition, 2022, 2023, and now 2024. This continued acknowledgment reflects our commitment to driving meaningful change at the intersection of education, accessibility, and innovation. Through our scalable, AI-powered solutions, we’re proud to support institutions and learners globally in creating more inclusive and equitable digital experiences.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join our Webinar on Title II Impact on Document Accessibility at Virginia Higher Education Institutions
Continual Engine will be hosting an upcoming online webinar titled “Title II Amendment Impact: Virginia Higher Ed Institutions Ramp-up Document Accessibility” on June 12, 2025, at 12 PM EST. The event will be focused on the evolving impact of the U.S. Department of Justice’s updated Title II regulations on digital document accessibility.
Our special guests, Korey Singleton (George Mason University) and Mark Nichols (Virginia Tech), will share how their institutions are responding to these regulatory shifts, from understanding new compliance requirements to implementing strategies that scale accessibility across their campuses.
Attendees will also gain practical insights into how institutions of different sizes are addressing challenges in procurement, faculty training, and IT workflows. Learn how Virginia schools are collaborating through VHEAP (Virginia Higher Education Accessibility Partners) and leveraging AI-powered solutions to streamline remediation and meet evolving mandates.
Register Now to Secure Your Spot
Continual Engine will be Exhibiting at the VHEAP UnConference 2025
Continual Engine will be joining the 2025 UnConference by VHEAP (Virginia Higher Education Accessibility Partners), on May 29–30, 2025, at the University of Virginia’s Student Health & Wellness Center. Our SVP of Growth & Strategy will be attending and exhibiting at the event.
As a preferred vendor and one of the three official partners chosen by VHEAP, Continual Engine brings proven expertise and trusted solutions to meet the evolving accessibility needs of higher education institutions.
We invite you to visit us at the event to explore our comprehensive accessibility services and get an inside look at PREP—our AI-powered PDF and Document Remediation Platform that can auto-tag over 90% of documents with greater speed and accuracy.
Looking forward to connecting and collaborating with you toward a more inclusive and accessible future!
LATEST BLOGS ON ACCESSIBILITY
What is an EPUB File? Format, Uses & Benefits Explained
When it comes to reading digital books, there are different formats out there, and not all of them work the same way. Some files open easily on any device, while others need special apps or software. If you’ve ever downloaded an eBook and struggled to open it, you might have wondered why certain files don’t work the way you expect. In this blog, we will take a look at what an EPUB file is and how it works. Understanding EPUB helps you read and manage digital books more efficiently.
What is Better for Accessibility, PDF or HTML?
Effectively sharing information in a digital format is today’s necessity. And you may have seen the two prominent contenders for digital forms of content — PDF and HTML. What are these, and which one is better for accessibility?
How to Make Online Courses ADA-Compliant?
The online learning industry is booming in the United States. With 30% of American students enrolled in at least one online course, the sector is experiencing significant growth. According to Oxford College, the online learning industry has grown by 900% since its introduction in 2000, making it one of the fastest-growing sectors in education.
NEWS ARTICLES ON ACCESSIBILITY
ADA Title II Revision: Navigating WCAG 2.1 Compliance Deadlines and Exceptions for Public Entities
Beginning April 24, 2026, a public entity, other than a special district government, with a total population of 50,000 or more shall ensure that the web content and mobile apps that the public entity provides or makes available, directly or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements, comply with Level A and Level AA success criteria and conformance requirements specified in WCAG 2.1, unless the public entity can demonstrate that compliance with this section would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of a service, program, or activity or in undue financial and administrative burdens.
Manitoba’s New Accessibility Regulation: What Franchisors Need to Know
On May 1, 2025, the Accessible Information and Communication Standard Regulation (the “Regulation”) under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act, C.C.S.M. c. A1.7 (the “AMA”) will take effect for private sector businesses operating in Manitoba. The AMA’s goal is to ensure accessible communication for persons with disabilities and to remove barriers to information and communication when accessing goods and services.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Have Been Updated
The W3C has updated its WCAG 2.1 documentation to incorporate the changes made since the December 12, 2024, Recommendation. The May 6, 202, updated publication also addresses minor technical issues from the previous version.
Ontario Invests in More Inclusive, Accessible Communities with Funding for 37 Local Projects
The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million into 37 projects that aim to make communities across the province more accessible and inclusive for people of all ages and abilities. The funding is being delivered through the EnAbling Change Program and the Inclusive Community Grants Program, two initiatives led by the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility.
WCAG in Plain English
Making accessibility standards easier to understand—one success criterion at a time. We’re breaking down the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) into plain, approachable language to help beginners, content creators, designers, and developers alike make sense of what compliance really means.
Is There Enough Financial Assistance for Canadians With Disabilities? An Issue for the Next Federal Government to Address
Canada is often regarded as a country that looks after its most vulnerable. When it comes to persons with disabilities, Canada does indeed offer a wide range of financial supports, more than many other nations. These include the Canada Disability Benefit (recently introduced), the Disability Tax Credit, provincial income support programs, and targeted grants and services. But for those living with a disability, the question remains: is it enough?
Federal Court Website Accessibility Lawsuit Filings Continue to Decrease in 2024
Website accessibility lawsuits filed in federal court fell for the second consecutive year in 2024, with a significant decrease from 2023 filings. The total number of lawsuits filed in federal court alleging that plaintiffs with a disability could not use websites because they were not designed to be accessible and/or work with assistive technologies in 2024 was 2,452. This number is 342 fewer than 2023’s total of 2,749, representing a 13% decrease.
Digital Accessibility Abbreviations and Acronyms Guide
Digital accessibility has many abbreviations and acronyms. Understanding these terms is essential for web developers, designers, and content creators who aim to create inclusive digital environments. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of common abbreviations and acronyms related to digital accessibility, elucidating their meanings and significance.
How AI Could Help Safeguard Indigenous Languages
If there are few speakers left of a language, how does a community revive it? In our current era, 3,000 languages are at risk of extinction due to the pressures of colonization, globalization, forced cultural assimilation, environmental devastation, and other factors.
Just 8% of Italian Enterprises Using AI, and Many People Lack Digital Know-How
In Italy, long burdened by slow economic growth, the number of companies using artificial intelligence is limited compared to other European Union countries, according to figures released on Wednesday by the national statistics bureau ISTAT.
