EASI Updates “Train the Trainer” Program, A New Era for Assistive Technology in 2025

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In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, assistive technology has become a cornerstone in creating accessible learning and working environments for people with disabilities. Yet, as tools rapidly advance, the challenge for institutions is no longer just obtaining software, but ensuring they have trained professionals capable of helping users master these systems. The Equal Access to Software … Read more

Creating Accessible Content in 2025, How EASI’s Course Is Transforming Digital Inclusion

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In the digital age, accessibility is no longer an optional enhancement—it is an essential requirement. As the use of e-books, PDFs, DAISY files, ePubs, and assistive technologies expands, educational institutions, publishers, and organizations face growing pressure to ensure their documents are available to all. The course “Creating and Repurposing More Accessible Content”, developed by Equal … Read more

Barrier-Free E-Learning, The Updated Course That’s Redefining Online Accessibility in 2025

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As education continues its global migration to the internet, the importance of accessible online learning has never been greater. Universities, public schools, and businesses are adopting learning management systems (LMS) at record speed, but accessibility often lags behind innovation. To address this gap, Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI) has updated its flagship course, … Read more

From Classrooms to Libraries, How EASI’s Training Is Breaking Tech Barriers

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As technology becomes inseparable from education and workplace learning, the question of digital accessibility has moved from a niche concern to a central requirement. Students and employees increasingly depend on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and online platforms to access information. Yet for many with disabilities, those very tools can become barriers if institutions fail to plan … Read more

From Captions to Audio Descriptions, Inside the Training Making Media Inclusive

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In an era where video dominates online learning and workplace training, multimedia accessibility has become a critical issue. Videos without captions exclude students who are deaf or hard of hearing, while videos without descriptions leave blind or visually impaired users behind. With educational institutions, businesses, and governments now relying heavily on digital platforms, creating accessible … Read more

From Free Sessions to Expert Series, How EASI Webinars Help Build Inclusive IT Systems

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In the fast-evolving landscape of digital accessibility, organizations across education, government, and business are searching for practical ways to ensure their information technology systems serve everyone—including people with disabilities. One initiative leading this effort is the series of EASI Webinars, hosted by Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI). These webinars are designed to help … Read more

From Certificates to Scholarships, How EASI Is Building a Barrier-Free Digital Future

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As technology reshapes how people learn and work, one question stands out: who gets left behind when digital systems are inaccessible? For decades, students and professionals with disabilities faced steep challenges in accessing information, often relying on outdated resources or being excluded from mainstream education and career opportunities. The Equal Access to Software and Information … Read more

From Legacy to Opportunity, How EASI’s Scholarship Honors a Champion of Accessibility

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As technology reshapes how people learn and work, one question stands out: who gets left behind when digital systems are inaccessible? For decades, students and professionals with disabilities faced steep challenges in accessing information, often relying on outdated resources or being excluded from mainstream education and career opportunities. The Equal Access to Software and Information … Read more

EASI Webinar Membership, The Hidden Key to Building Inclusive Digital Campuses

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In an era where education and work increasingly depend on digital platforms, one question looms large: who ensures accessibility keeps pace with technology? The Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI) has been answering that question for decades. Through its Annual Webinar Membership Program, EASI equips universities, colleges, and professionals with cutting-edge knowledge to make … Read more

The Untold Story of Accessible Science, Georgia Tech’s Push for Inclusive Technology

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For decades, access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has been limited for students with disabilities. But researchers and educators across the U.S. are working to close that gap. In a landmark conversation, Dr. Larry Scadden of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Program for Persons with Disabilities sat down with Karen Milchus, a research … Read more