STAMFORD, Conn., May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Voiceitt, a leading company in accessible voice
technology, celebrates the recent U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
ruling covering Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), which ensures the accessibility of web content and mobile
apps for people with disabilities. This landmark ruling can mark a
significant step forward in creating inclusive digital environments
for all individuals, including those with speech disabilities.
"We applaud the DOJ ruling as a milestone
in promoting accessibility in tech and reflecting the new realities
of AI," says Alyson Pace, Voiceitt
CEO.
Under the ADA, individuals with disabilities are entitled to
protection against discrimination. This new DOJ ruling
emphasizes the importance of accessibility, reinforcing the rights
of individuals with disabilities to access digital content and
platforms, and follows other recent legislation, such as the
Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA).
Voiceitt recognizes the critical role that new technologies,
including artificial intelligence, play in facilitating
accessibility, and is committed to developing inclusive Voice AI
solutions that empower individuals with disabilities to achieve
their full integration into all aspects of society.
Voiceitt's proprietary speech recognition technology
enables individuals with speech disabilities in a wide range of
situations, including developmental disorders (e.g., cerebral
palsy) and degenerative diseases (e.g., Parkinson's), to access
websites, mobile applications, and other digital content by voice.
Specifically, Voiceitt's impactful accessibility products include
an upcoming Chrome Extension enabling website access for people
with speech disabilities, via voice. By bridging the gap between
non-standard speech and traditional speech recognition systems,
Voiceitt helps ensure inclusivity and accessibility for consumers
of these technologies.
"We applaud the recent DOJ ruling as a significant milestone in
promoting accessibility in technology platforms and reflecting the
new realities of AI," said Alyson
Pace, CEO of Voiceitt. "Voiceitt's automatic speech
recognition capabilities are uniquely positioned to ensure access
for people with speech disabilities on occasions where speech is
either required or may be needed to access state and local digital
environments. Our API can seamlessly integrate into any website or
product, making it compliant with the updated accessibility
standards. Voiceitt is proud to be at the forefront of driving
positive change in the accessibility landscape."
Karen Strauss, former Deputy
Bureau Chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at the
Federal Communications Commission, remarked, "The recent DOJ ruling
underscores the ongoing progress in disability policy and
highlights the critical role of integrating new technologies like
AI-driven speech recognition technology in the delivery of critical
state and local government services."
Voiceitt's partnerships with leading healthcare, education, and
government organizations underscore the growing importance of its
solution and the various use cases and diverse contexts in which
the Voiceitt app and its technology APIs can bring value. These
growing partnerships demonstrate Voiceitt's unique ability to
effectively address current gaps by developing and providing
inclusive solutions for individuals with speech disabilities that
facilitate access to state and local government services.
Esther Klang, a 29-year-old
YouTuber from Brooklyn, New
York, is a quadriplegic with a tracheostomy and has shallow
breathing and vocal cord paralysis due to a brain stem tumor
removal surgery. Discussing the need for equal access, she writes,
"Integrating voice control into websites, services, and
applications through the Voiceitt app's unique Chrome extension
allows people with non-standard speech to use their voice to access
crucial services, communicate and be more productive and efficient
in seemingly mundane tasks like calling emergency services,
communicating with their family and caregivers, and composing or
responding to text messages, emails, and social media posts," thus
increasing speed, productivity and enhancing autonomy.
As state and federal organizations prepare to adhere to defined
accessibility requirements, including potential support for speech
recognition, Voiceitt is committed to supporting its partners and
stakeholders in navigating these changes. By embracing Voiceitt's
technology, partners will adhere to these new standards and
demonstrate their leadership in ensuring inclusivity and
accessibility in an AI-driven digital world.
CONTACT
Please contact support@voiceitt.com to learn about Voiceitt's
accessible voice technologies, and to be among early adopters of
the upcoming Voiceitt Chrome Extension making online content
accessible in the workplace and the classroom.
Sara Smolley
Co-Founder, VP Partnerships
sara@voiceitt.com
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