Can AI Help with Digital Accessibility Compliance? The EAA Takes Effect in 50 Days
Panel Discussion
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
10:00 am EDT | 4:00 pm CET
60 mins
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Digital accessibility is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. With regulations like the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) setting higher compliance standards, organizations must ensure their digital platforms are inclusive. Yet, achieving and maintaining compliance remains a complex and resource-intensive challenge.
Join our panel discussion on “Can AI Help with Digital Accessibility Compliance? The EAA Takes Effect in 50 Days” to explore digital accessibility, the need of faster compliance, and whether AI can simplify efforts to enhance inclusivity.
Talking Points
- Discover how aligning with digital accessibility standards is driving cross-industry innovation, transforming platforms into more inclusive and future-proof solutions.
- Delve into the question of whether AI can truly accelerate compliance with standards like EAA and ADA.
- Explore the challenges, limitations, and ongoing debates surrounding AI’s role in advancing digital accessibility across publishing, education, and media—from ethical concerns to reliability and inclusivity gaps.
Be a part of the conversation on AI’s role in digital accessibility compliance within the publishing, education, and media industries. Register now to gain valuable insights and engage with industry experts.
Moderator
Barry Bealer
Vice President
Publishing, Information Services, and Education
Impelsys
Barry Bealer leads Impelsys’ Publishing, Information, and Education industries group, with over 30 years of experience spanning aerospace, publishing, media, education, and pharma. He pioneered RSuite CMS, the first commercially available XML enterprise content management system, transforming the publishing and information services landscape globally.
About the Speakers
Bill Kasdorf
Principal
Kasdorf & Associates, LLC
Bill is an expert in accessibility and publishing technology, majorly focuses on assessing publishers’ books, journals, websites, and workflows for accessibility and advising measures for updating both frontlist and backlist to comply with the EAA and ADA Title II.
Stacy Scott
Head of Accessibility
Taylor & Francis Group
Stacy Scott has been professionally engaged in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) sector for nearly fifteen years. She started as a university advisor and later was a Project Consultant at the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI/DAISY). Scott chairs The Publishers Association Accessibility Working Group.
Uday Majithia
Vice President
Platforms and Solutions
Impelsys
Uday Majithia is a seasoned expert in AI and technology, spearheading business strategy and growth for the division. He directs product innovation and development, oversees testing and implementation, and ensures successful product delivery. With 26 years of experience in software development, he drives innovation in AI-powered publishing, leveraging AI to enhance content creation, accessibility, and automation in the publishing industry.
About Impelsys
Impelsys is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions that empower organizations across the globe become digital-first, data-driven intelligent enterprises. Our services include Cloud, AI/ML Platforms and Products, Data and Analytics, End-to-End Quality Assurance (QA), Custom Application Development, and Learning Solutions.
Impelsys’ solutions and platforms have helped businesses across Healthcare, Information Services, EdTech, Publishing, and more, achieve and accelerate digital transformation. We are a recipient of several prestigious awards including the AWS Cup for Innovation, Brandon Hall, and LearnX Awards.
