Dear Valued Readers,
Welcome to Continual Engine (CE)’s November Newsletter! As the year draws to a close, we’re focused on harnessing our momentum to finish strong. This month’s edition showcases the latest in accessibility innovation, AI-powered solutions, and initiatives driving digital inclusion. You’ll also find highlights from recent events, sneak peeks of upcoming engagements, and fresh thought leadership. Join us as we continue our mission to make accessibility smarter, scalable, and truly inclusive for everyone.
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- Upcoming Event: Continual Engine will be exhibiting at the ATIA 2026 Conference
- Past Event: Continual Engine Presented & Exhibited at the 28th Annual Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web & Technology Conference.
- Gain Insights from Our Latest Blogs on Accessibility:
- Discover the Latest News Articles that Include:
- Govt Issues Draft Rules on OTT Access for People with Disabilities
- Government Approves Draft Law to Make All Digital Services in Ukraine Accessible, Meet EU Standards
- European Accessibility Summit: Accessibility Driving Innovation
- What’s New in JAWS 2026 Screen Reading Software
- Robots Are Measuring ADA Compliance in Irvine, Calif
- How Journalists with Disability Work: John Loeppky
- Small Businesses Face ADA Lawsuit Crisis Amid Confusing Compliance Standards
- Federal Pro Se ADA Title III and FHA Lawsuit Numbers Surge, Likely Powered by AI
- A Threat Model for Accessibility on the Web
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 is Set to Participate in the ATIA Conference 2026
Continual Engine will be exhibiting at the ATIA Conference 2026, taking place from January 29–31, 2026, at the Orlando World Center Marriott. At the conference, our team will be showcasing how our AI-driven accessibility solutions support organizations in scaling document and web accessibility. We look forward to connecting with the community, sharing insights, and contributing to the broader mission of accessibility for all.
PAST EVENT
Continual Engine Presented VHEAP Lunch & Learn Event
Continual Engine presented at the VHEAP November Lunch & Learn, where we shared an overview of our AI-powered accessibility solutions and delivered a demo highlighting how PREP is transforming document accessibility. The session emphasized practical ways institutions can strengthen compliance, increase efficiency, and scale accessibility initiatives through intelligent automation.
Continual Engine Presented and Exhibited at the Accessing Higher Ground 2025 Conference
Continual Engine participated in the 28th Annual Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Conference as both a presenter and exhibitor. Our SVP, Growth & Strategy, Vijayshree (VJ) Vethantham, delivered a session on “Best Approaches to Scaling PDF Remediation: Higher Education PDF Accessibility Success Stories,” showcasing how institutions are streamlining remediation workflows with PREP. Attendees also visited our booth to explore how PREP’s advanced capabilities – from complex table tagging and bulk remediation to automated alt text and built-in accessibility checks – help organizations improve accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility at scale.
LATEST BLOGS ON ACCESSIBILITY
How to Solve PDF Accessibility Challenges in Universities?
PDFs are used everywhere in universities, from course materials to research papers. However, many of these files are inaccessible to students with disabilities. Missing tags, poor formatting, and unreadable scanned documents make it hard for screen readers to interpret the content.
WCAG Requirements for Government PDFs
Making government PDFs accessible is more important than ever. Everyone deserves equal access to important information, no matter how they use technology. That’s where WCAG, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, come in. These guidelines set the rules to ensure digital documents like PDFs can be used by all people, including those with disabilities.
Common Table Accessibility Problems in PDFs You Should Know
Tables are a great way to organize information, but when added to PDFs, they can often create problems for users who rely on assistive technology. If you work with documents that need to be shared widely, it’s important to make sure your tables are accessible to everyone. In this article, we’ll walk you through some of the most common table accessibility issues found in PDFs.
NEWS ARTICLES ON ACCESSIBILITY
Govt Issues Draft Rules on OTT Access for People with Disabilities
The Ministry of Information proposes guidelines for OTT platforms to enhance accessibility for disabled users, requiring features like captioning and audio descriptions.
Government Approves Draft Law to Make All Digital Services in Ukraine Accessible, Meet EU Standards
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft law to make all digital services in the country accessible to all citizens, including those with disabilities. The legislation, which is based on European Union standards, enshrines digital accessibility requirements into law for websites and applications.
What’s New in JAWS 2026 Screen Reading Software
Beginning with the 2026 release, signing in with a Vispero Account is now required to use JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion in the United States. This change brings all your Vispero products together under one secure, unified account, making it easier to stay connected, access new features, and enjoy a more seamless experience across devices.
Robots Are Measuring ADA Compliance in Irvine, Calif
Officials have deployed urban service robots to inspect sidewalk accessibility, in order to take an informed approach to improvements; the project is part of the city’s Americans with Disabilities Act self-evaluation.
Small Businesses Face ADA Lawsuit Crisis Amid Confusing Compliance Standards
In recent years, small business owners have found themselves increasingly vulnerable to lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The surge in these legal actions has become a significant concern for entrepreneurs, as many report they are being targeted without clear compliance guidelines.
Federal Pro Se ADA Title III and FHA Lawsuit Numbers Surge, Likely Powered by AI
One of the trends we did not predict at the beginning of this year was how AI tools such as Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT would change the landscape of lawsuits and claims brought under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA). After seeing our clients hit by an unusually high number of pro se complaints and lawsuits that appear to involve the use of AI tools, we decided to take a look at the numbers.
A Threat Model for Accessibility on the Web
Accessibility can fail in far too many ways to count. It’s a hugely complex problem space, existing at the intersection of user experience, specialised technical knowledge, and understanding of the ways specific disabilities and impairments impact the way users are able to interact with software interfaces.
