Dear Valued Readers,
Welcome to Continual Engine (CE)’s September Newsletter. As we step into a new month and the last quarter of the year comes into view, it’s a great time to reflect on progress and look ahead with focus and momentum. In this edition, we share 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 Presenting & Exhibiting at the Upcoming M-Enabling 2025 Conference, Exhibiting at the Empower 2025 Conference, and Hosting Continual-Innovate, a Hackathon Event Showcasing Continual Engine’s Solutions
- Past Event: Continual Engine Hosted a Webinar on ‘The Future of Document Compliance’
- Gain Insights from Our Latest Blogs on Accessibility:
- Discover the Latest News Articles that Include:
- European Accessibility Act Poses New Challenges for US Companies with Customers in the EU
- The Nicosia Declaration: Accessibility and Universal Design in Higher Education Curricula
- Guidance on Applying WCAG 2 to Non-Web Information and Communications Technologies (WCAG2ICT)
- Why Digital Accessibility Has Become a Crucial Differentiator in the Financial Sector
- True Disability Inclusion Requires Planning for the Unexpected
- How Much Should You Spend on Accessibility?
- European Accessibility Act vs. WCAG: Key Differences and Overlap
- EPUB Accessibility – EU Accessibility Act Mapping
- How a Blind Person Uses Social Media and AI to Drive Accessibility
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 Presenting & Exhibiting at the Upcoming M-Enabling 2025 Conference
Continual Engine will be presenting and exhibiting at M-Enabling Summit 2025, a leading global event focused on promoting accessible technologies and inclusive environments. As part of the conference, our leadership team, including Mousumi Kapoor (CEO) and Vijayshree “VJ” Vethantham (SVP, Growth & Strategy), will host a sponsored session on “Smarter PDF Remediation for a Changing Legal Landscape: PREP’s Impact on Scalable Document Accessibility”, showcasing how Continual Engine’s AI-powered document remediation platform, is transforming document accessibility by making large-scale remediation faster, more accurate, and cost-effective.
In addition to the session, Kristin Yokota, AVP of Corporate Sales, at Continual Engine, will also be presenting at a demo-theater session and exhibiting at the event, providing attendees with the opportunity to experience first-hand how its accessibility solutions are addressing critical challenges across sectors such as government, higher education, and enterprises. Visitors will be able to explore PREP’s impact on compliance, efficiency, and digital equity, and connect directly with the team to discuss the evolving role of AI in driving scalable accessibility.
Continual Engine to Exhibit at the Empower 2025 Conference
Continual Engine will be exhibiting at the Empower 2025 Conference at Booth #G-5, one of the premier global event dedicated to the advancement of assistive technology (AT) and inclusive design. Our team, including Shubham Doval and Dr. B.S.M. Kumar, will be on-site to showcase our latest solutions, engage with industry leaders, and explore innovative approaches that make digital content accessible for all.
Attendees visiting our Booth #G-5 will have the opportunity to experience live demonstrations of our solutions, learn about best practices in document and digital accessibility, and discuss strategies to accelerate compliance and inclusivity.
Continual Engine (CE) is Hosting Continual-Innovate: CE Solutions Hackathon 2025
Continual Engine is hosting Continual-Innovate Online Hackathon 2025 from October 13–17, 2025, inviting college students to tackle real-world digital accessibility challenges using our AI-powered tools. Student teams of three from any discipline will collaborate, innovate, and propose solutions that make digital content more inclusive.
The top teams will earn cash prizes and internship opportunities with Continual Engine, along with mentorship from industry leaders passionate about accessibility. Don’t miss this chance to gain hands-on experience, solve meaningful challenges, and help shape a more inclusive digital future. Register by October 5, 2025: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1euzU7CWoknsJW2PFnv43RBPoeoU4mRtW1o52AndNsbY/viewform?edit_requested=true
PAST EVENT
Continual Engine Hosted a Webinar on The Future of Document Compliance
On September 17, 2025, Continual Engine hosted a webinar titled “The Future of Document Compliance: Leveraging AI for Accuracy and Efficiency.” The session featured Kristin Yokota, AVP of Sales at Continual Engine, with insights from Ken Nakata and Jeff Singleton, Principals at Converge Accessibility.
Attendees explored the evolving compliance landscape, common challenges in accessibility, and how AI-driven solutions can streamline PDF remediation, helping organizations improve efficiency while ensuring accuracy and inclusivity in their documents.
LATEST BLOGS ON ACCESSIBILITY
Top 10 PDF Remediation Tools for Municipal Governments in 2025
If you work in a municipal government office, chances are you’re dealing with a lot of PDFs. In fact, over 90% of official forms and communications from government agencies are shared in PDF format (EDUCAUSE, 2024). But here’s the catch: many of those PDFs aren’t accessible to everyone, especially people using screen readers or assistive technologies. That’s where remediation tools come in.
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. PDF Accessibility Challenges in Universities can affect student learning and may even lead to compliance issues.
How to Make Different Types of Government Documents Accessible?
Making government documents accessible is important so everyone can use and understand them easily. Whether you are working with forms, reports, or websites, there are clear steps you can take to ensure these documents reach all kinds of people, including those with disabilities. In this blog, we will walk you through the types of documents that need to be made accessible so you have a clear list to follow.
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.
NEWS ARTICLES ON ACCESSIBILITY
European Accessibility Act Poses New Challenges for US Companies with Customers in the EU
U.S. businesses that provide consumer-facing websites and mobile apps to customers in the European Union should take note that the European Accessibility Act (“EAA”) took effect on June 28, 2025. The EAA also applies to some consumer technologies such as hardware systems and operating systems, self-service equipment, and e-readers.
The Nicosia Declaration: Accessibility and Universal Design in Higher Education Curricula
The Nicosia Declaration was officially signed by AAATE, EDF, IAAP EU, Teach Access, JKU, EUC and other partners during the AAATE conference on 11 September in Nicosia, Cyprus. AAATE was inspired by the ATHENA Project and its vision and chose to take an active role as a promoter of the declaration, working alongside partners to turn ATHENA’s recommendations into a shared commitment.
Guidance on Applying WCAG 2 to Non-Web Information and Communications Technologies (WCAG2ICT)
This document describes how the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) versions 2.0 [WCAG20], 2.1 [WCAG21], and 2.2 [WCAG22] principles, guidelines, and success criteria can be applied to non-web Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), specifically to non-web documents and software. It provides informative guidance (guidance that is not normative and does not set requirements).
Why Digital Accessibility Has Become a Crucial Differentiator in the Financial Sector
We are now living in an “always-on” era. Constantly connected, we expect key services to be available 24/7. For financial service providers, this has heightened the pressure to develop digital assets – mobile apps, websites and online platforms – that can quickly satisfy customer needs. In the UK, for instance, it’s now the case that 40% of the adult population have digital-only bank accounts.
True Disability Inclusion Requires Planning for the Unexpected
When we talk about accessibility, people often focus on the thing: the ramp, the captioning, the hearing device, the accessible stall, the screen reader. But physical accessibility is only about the presence of a tool. It’s about what happens when that tool breaks. Or isn’t set up. Or is unfamiliar to the person temporarily in charge. That’s where disability inclusion either succeeds or spectacularly fails.
How Much Should You Spend on Accessibility?
In a business environment increasingly shaped by regulation, risk, and reputation, the question “How much should you spend on digital accessibility?” is more than a budgeting decision—it’s a strategic one. As organizations allocate growing portions of their revenue to compliance activities, digital accessibility is emerging not only as a legal requirement but also as a vital pillar of inclusive, ethical, and sustainable business practices.
European Accessibility Act vs. WCAG: Key Differences and Overlap
Across the European Union, the drive for inclusive digital experiences has become more urgent than ever. With the rise of public services and commercial platforms moving online, the importance of ensuring equal access for individuals with disabilities has grown exponentially. At the heart of this shift are efforts like the European Accessibility Act (EAA), which underscores the region’s commitment to universal usability and equitable access to digital content.
EPUB Accessibility – EU Accessibility Act Mapping
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is an EU directive that establishes accessibility requirements for different types of products and services. It aims to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities by providing access to products and services, including e-books, dedicated e-reading devices and software, digital rights management software, and e-commerce.
How a Blind Person Uses Social Media and AI to Drive Accessibility
James Warnken, who is legally blind, shares how his background in digital marketing led him to a career in accessibility. In this conversation, he talks about using social media to gather real feedback from people with disabilities, how AI can help bridge accessibility gaps, and why lived experience matters in designing inclusive digital spaces. He also explains the difference between real accessibility efforts and performative ones as well as how organizations can do better by listening to the community.
