Accessibility, Section 508 and VPAT Compliance

Compliance with international regulations for accessibility is not only a legal requirement for most organizations but also considered a best practice. When considering a solution, it is critical to consider not only the ability of the Web Content Management (WCM) system to ensure accessible Web sites, but the accessibility of the user interfaces for the content contributors, page designers and other subject matter experts using the system to produce those sites.

Accessibility and Percussion

Accessibility standards are set forth in various guidelines that define how software applications and Web sites can be usable to individuals with disabilities. The goal is to provide full access to information and capabilities to those with visual, motor/mobility, cognitive/intellectual, auditory and seizure impairments. Accessibility goals, however, should not be limited to simply passing a certification test or selecting boxes on a guideline checklist. Accessibility is about improving your customers’ experience, allowing for a more usable Web site and broader contributor experience for those who need to disseminate their information to your customers online. Accessibility projects are fundamentally usability projects. When designed properly individuals are empowered not simply with a site that “works” but a site that is as compelling to them as it is to any other type of visitor. This includes enabling users to utilize a broad range of adaptive devices such as screen readers to access or contribute information.

Percussion’s Rhythmyx offers a complete solution for accessibility – both for users of the WCM system as well as for Web site visitors. Rhythmyx is architected to meet regulatory standards by publishing and enforcing accessible Web sites for your visually impaired site visitors. Rhythmyx also comes with contributor user interfaces that are compatible with assistive technologies and devices such as screen readers and Braille readers. Rhythmyx meets accessibility requirements with its market leading multi-channel capabilities Active Assembly and Active Delivery, so that accessible sites are part of a consistent and compelling customer experience across any type of channel, device, or audience. With both content contribution and channels fully accessible, you gain a competitive advantage through improved customer experiences online.

Percussion Customers with Leading Edge Accessible Sites

For Percussion Software we have a commitment to accessibility as usability. See below to see some of our customer accessible sites which are powered by Rhythmyx.

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