As we begin 2026, it’s a timely moment to reflect on recent progress and set the priorities that will shape the months ahead. In this edition, we share updates on the latest PREP features, insights from our recent accessibility blogs, and a look ahead at the upcoming events where we’ll be engaging with the accessibility community. Let’s dive in.
Key Highlights in PREP?
Smarter, More Resilient Accessibility & Compliance Checks in PREP
PREP’s in-built accessibility and compliance checker has been enhanced to better handle real-world document complexities. The WCAG and PDF/UA checker can now manage scenarios where validations were previously incomplete due to missing references, objects, or tags, an issue commonly found in legacy, academic, and large-scale enterprise PDFs.
This improvement enables more consistent and reliable compliance results, even when source documents are imperfect. Teams can complete accessibility checks with fewer interruptions, reduce time spent diagnosing structural gaps, and move forward with remediation more efficiently – bringing accuracy, scalability, and confidence to high-volume accessibility workflows.
Upcoming Events
Continual Engine Will Be Exhibiting at ATIA 2026
If you’re attending ATIA 2026 (January 29–31) at the Orlando World Center Marriott, we’d be glad to connect at📍Booth #903. Our leadership team – Mousumi Kapoor, Vijayshree (VJ) Vethantham, and Patrick McGovern will be there to share live demonstrations of PREP, our AI-enabled platform for scalable PDF and document accessibility. We’ll be discussing how teams are managing large remediation volumes, complex layouts, and image-heavy documents, and faster turnaround with reduced manual effort.
Continual Engine Will Be Hosting a Webinar on Navigating ADA Title II Compliance
Continual Engine is going to host another webinar, titled “Navigating ADA Title II Compliance: Meeting WCAG and PDF/UA Accessibility Requirements,” on February 18 at 12:00 PM ET. The session will be hosted by Kristin Yokota, AVP of Sales at Continual Engine, and will feature Ken Nakata, Principal at Converge Accessibility, as the guest speaker. This webinar will offer a deep dive into the latest accessibility standards and best practices, with practical insights for achieving ADA Title II, WCAG, and PDF/UA compliance across various industries. We will soon be sharing registration information with you.
Past Events
Continual Engine Recently Hosted A PREP Practical Training Webinar
Continual Engine recently hosted “PREP Power Hour: Practical Training with Templates and Similar Structures,” a hands-on webinar focused on helping higher education teams scale PDF accessibility more efficiently. The session explored topics such as identifying documents suited for template-based remediation, understanding the difference between static and complex templates, reusing structures to cut down repetitive work, and integrating PREP with LMS workflows to deliver accessible content at scale without compromising compliance. For those who attended or couldn’t join live, you can now access the accessible slide deck and the full webinar recording to revisit the key insights and practical takeaways.
Latest Blogs
How to Make Diagrams Accessible in PDF Documents
PDF documents with diagrams are widely used to give everyone a user-friendly visual experience. Hence, it is crucial to consider whether these documents are accessible to people with visual impairments. According to the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), people with visual impairments are categorized into two groups.
What Is Plain Language & Why It Matters for Accessible PDFs?
Accessible PDFs provide equal access to information to people with disabilities, including those with blindness or visual impairment, have cognitive or learning disabilities, or who use assistive technology such as screen readers. However, creating an accessible PDF is not just about adding alt text and tags. The language used in the document can also impact its accessibility. It needs to be simple, clear, and plain.
How to Fix Accessibility Issues in PDF Documents?
According to a survey by the University of Melbourne, only 12.9% of respondents found PDF files to be accessible. This statistic highlights a significant challenge in today’s digital world, where accessibility in documents is often overlooked. Accessible PDFs are essential for ensuring that everyone, including those with disabilities, can access important information with ease. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to identify and fix common accessibility issues in PDFs.
What is a Searchable PDF?
Ever tried looking for something in a long PDF and ended up scrolling forever? It can be frustrating, especially when you’re in a hurry. That’s where a searchable PDF comes in. If you’ve heard the term before but aren’t exactly sure what it means, don’t worry. You’re not alone. In this simple guide, we’ll walk you through what a searchable PDF actually is, why it matters, and how it can save you a lot of time and effort.
The ADA Title II Deadline Is Approaching – Focus and Prioritisation Are Key
- PDF and document remediation for reports, forms, and public notices
- Image accessibility, given how widely visual content appears across websites and documents
- Video accessibility, including captions and descriptions for public-facing media
- Course and learning accessibility, for live and on-demand training and instructional content
Need a quick check or guidance?
If you’d like to discuss prioritisation, timelines, or next steps for ADA Title II compliance, please reach out to us at contact@continualengine.com. We’re happy to review your current content and support you in planning what to address before the April deadline.
