Product and Service Demos from Accessibility Testing Companies

Our 'Sponsor Demo Day' was part of the ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium 2020 Preconference Week.

Note: The recordings are in the process of being archived, and are no longer available to access. Please contact us if you have any questions.

For the most recent, go to the 2022 Sponsor Demo Day Page

Did you know…?

Sponsored Demos provided donations towards our Covid-19 Hardship Registration Fund (C19HRF). At least nine people were able to attend the conference as the result of thses donations.


CommonLook Logo

Tools for Testing PDF Files to Verify Accessibility Compliance

Short Description: How to test PDF Files for Accessibility Standards Compliance using CommonLook Clarity and CommonLook Validator (Free tool for download).

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Presented by Paul Rayius, CommonLook


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The Human Touch – Why you need manual accessibility testing

Short Description: New Editions will demonstrate testing techniques for several conformance criteria where there is no automated testing capabilities, highlighting the human side of ICT testing.

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Introduced by Kristen Smith, New Editions


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Accessibility Project Management Platform Demo

Short Description: The ASx platform is revolutionizing the way accessibility work is done. Join our demo to learn how we coordinate scanning, auditing and remediation and provide ongoing compliance assurance for our clients and partners.

Note: There was a technical issue with the video played during the session causing some blur at the beginning. The full video is available on YouTube: Accessibility Shield ICT Demo Day Video. The link below provides the video along with introduction and Q&A from the session presenters.

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Presented by David Middleton & Jason McKee, Accessibility Shield


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ARC’s Accessibility Testing Capabilities

Short Description:  Attend TPG’s Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) presentation to learn about the platform’s robust accessibility program support. ARC’s testing features will be the focus of this demo.

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EQUIDOX By Onix Accessible P.D.F. Conversion Logo

Equidox PDF Remediation Software – Automation in PDF Remediation

Short Description: Equidox software can significantly expedite the PDF remediation process. Human input and validation are necessary, but Equidox software can automate many aspects of PDF remediation.

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Presented by Dan Tuleta, Sales Engineer, Onix


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Lived Experience – Direct Usability/Accessibility Studies

Short Description: Learn why it is imperative to include people with disabilities in usability testing and how Knowbility can help with your testing and accessibility needs.

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Presented by Becky Gibson & Anthony Vasquez, Knowbility

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In house document accessibility made easy with axesWord and axesPDF

Short Description: This demo will walk you through a step by step process of creating fully accessible documents in house, made easy with our proprietary products.

Note: A technical problem caused the session to be abruptly cut off at the end of the session as the presenters were just about to wrap up, for which we sincerely apologize! We plan to provided a new ending to this video after the conclusion of the ICT 2020 event.

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Presented by Adam Spencer, President, AbleDocs


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Embedding Accessibility Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

Short Description: In this one hour demo, Deque's expert will discuss how accessibility tools can fit into every stage of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), shifting accessibility further and further left away from production to development and design. Attendees will learn which tools apply to which roles, the value of automation for accessibility and development, how QA can use guided manual testing tools, and how to maintain and scan for accessibility once its in production.

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Presented by Noah Mashni, Solutions Architect, Deque.

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The right type(s) of testing at the right time

Short Description: It is impossible to talk about "shifting left" in accessibility without thinking of Tenon.io. The first tool to feature an API, the first offered as SaaS, the first added to Visual Studio, the firsts go on and on. Together with various integrations and companion applications, Tenon offers the ability to embed both automated and manual testing at all phases of software development, from the first code commit to ongoing monitoring of content. This demo will show various techniques of injecting the right type(s) of testing at the right time.

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Presented by Karl Groves, Tenon

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