Foxit to Showcase PDF Accessibility Innovations at EDUCAUSE 2024

Barchart · 10/17 10:12

Foxit, a leading provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase their productivity and do more with documents, today announced it will be showcasing its cutting-edge PDF accessibility features at EDUCAUSE 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. Foxit will be highlighting its newly enhanced Accessible Math capabilities, which leverage the latest PDF 2.0 standards to make complex mathematical formulas accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those who are blind, visually impaired, or have learning disabilities.

WHEN:

October 22, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

October 23, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

WHERE:

San Antonio, TX – EDUCAUSE 2024 Exhibit Hall

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Booth #10068 (across from Dell)

BOOTH HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Accessible Math Capabilities:

    Discover how Foxit is pioneering the future of Accessible Math. With the implementation of PDF 2.0 and MathML, Foxit is enabling complex mathematical formulas to be accurately navigated and read aloud by screen readers, making it easier for students and professionals to access and engage with scientific and technical content. To learn more about Foxit’s Accessible Math advancements, read its blog titled, “Foxit’s Role in the Future of Accessible Math” here: https://www.foxit.com/blog/foxits-role-in-the-future-of-accessible-math/
  • Foxit AI Assistant Live Demos:

    See Foxit's AI Assistant in action! Live laptop demos will be available for attendees to try out Foxit's AI features firsthand.
  • Learn About PDF Accessibility Initiatives:

    Sign up at the booth for an exclusive upcoming webinar on PDF Accessibility, hosted by The Accessibility Guy.
  • "6x Student" Promotion:

    Learn more about Foxit's "6x Student" promotion, where purchasing licenses for at least half of your campus employees gets you six times that amount in free licenses for students. Limited time offer!
  • Giveaways:
    • Let Foxit scan your badge to enter a drawing for Raycon Everyday Earbuds.
    • Participate in a 60-second on-camera interview to share your experiences with digital documents, and you’ll be entered to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card! Signing a digital waiver is required.

FOXIT PDF EDITOR+ FOR EDUCATION - SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE:

Learn more about Foxit PDF Editor+ for education; as well as how colleges, universities, and K-12 schools can get it for faculty, staff, and students at a special discounted rate, here: https://www.foxit.com/edu/.

DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE:

Foxit solutions adhere to major digital accessibility standards, including (but not limited to): Section 508, PDF/UA, and WCAG 2.0 and WCAG 2.1 Standards.

JOIN FOXIT’S PDF ACCESSIBILITY WORKSHOP WITH THE ACCESSIBILITY GUY:

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Are your PDFs truly accessible? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn the ins and outs of creating inclusive, compliant, and user-friendly PDFs that everyone can access. In this hands-on workshop, Shawn Jordison, aka The Accessibility Guy, will guide you through the essentials of PDF accessibility, including legal requirements, best practices for document properties, tagging, and using Foxit’s built-in tools to ensure your PDFs are optimized for all users. Key takeaways:

  • Understand the importance of PDF accessibility for inclusivity and compliance
  • Learn how to set up your workstation for efficient accessibility workflows
  • Master the use of tags, reading order, alt text, and more
  • Discover how Foxit’s tools can streamline your accessibility tasks

Whether you’re new to accessibility or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is for you. Sign up today and take your PDFs to the next level! https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2900939826726438749

ABOUT FOXIT:

Foxit is a leading provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase their productivity and do more with documents. Foxit delivers easy-to-use desktop software, mobile apps, and cloud services that allow users to create, edit, fill, and sign documents through their integrated PDF Editor and eSign offerings. Foxit enables software developers to incorporate innovative PDF technology into their applications via powerful, multi-platform Software Developer Kits (SDK).

Foxit has sold to over 485,000 customers, ranging from SMBs to global enterprises, located in more than 200 countries. The company has offices all over the world, including locations in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. For more information, please visit https://foxit.com.