Technology

Through a subcontract with OASYS International Corporation, New Editions staff performs Section 508 compliance and Special Projects support services for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).  Our staff assists FCC in ensuring that applications and other Information Communication Technology (ICT) meet Section 508 compliance requirements per government laws and regulations.  New Editions conducts Section 508 auditing and reported compliance on ICT products, including Web, SharePoint sites, documents (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, Excel, etc.), and forms.

New Editions provides the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) with Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) support services. These include electronic document and annual report remediation, assessments of information and communication technology (ICT), development of accessibility statements, and establishment of an accessibility framework. Additionally, we provide instructional design support as required across various projects.

New Editions Consulting conducted a comprehensive accessibility assessment of the Monster Government Suite of Products, comprising nine distinct software products. Utilizing a combination of automated and manual inspection tools, along with assistive technology, we ensured compliance with Section 508 standards while prioritizing optimal usability for users with disabilities. Our efforts culminated in a detailed report outlining identified failures and usability challenges, accompanied by explanations and suggested remediation strategies for programmers' ease of reference.

Through a subcontract with IBM, New Editions is responsible for supporting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Section 508 Coordinator in advancing the TSA Section 508 program.

New Editions provides Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 assessment support services to Nelnet, Inc. These services include web and software auditing; document assessments and remediation; multimedia assessments and remediation; and other accessibility services as needed.

New Editions offers Section 508 Trusted Tester assessment and support services to Amentum's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) eLearning projects. Our services include conducting assessments, offering remediation guidance, and providing Section 508 technical assistance as required.

New Editions provides accessibility support services to the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). We conduct assessments of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), deliver reports, accessibility training sessions, and consultancy services tailored to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 standards as required.

New Editions provides accessibility support services to Department of Interior (DOI) bureaus through a Section 508 Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

New Editions provides Section 508 support services to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and Customer Experience Directorate (CXD). The office is responsible for providing the DHS vision and strategic direction to ensure that Information and Communications Technology (ICT) procured, developed, maintained, or used by DHS is accessible to employees and customers with disabilities.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day, May 18th, was launched in 2021 to promote awareness for digital accessibility, access, and inclusion. As Accessibility Consultants, New Editions is focused on and passionate about improving digital accessibility. We partner with organizations to help them improve their digital products and we play an important role in the maturation of their accessibility programs. In a world of emerging technologies and new standards, we convert complex ideas to simple, implementable tasks.