HubStar Achieves Full Accessibility Compliance with Its Innovative Workplace Scheduling Technology
LONDON & MARLBOROUGH, Mass., July 20, 2023 (BUSINESS WIRE) - Today, hybrid workplace solutions provider, HubStar, revealed that its workplace scheduling technology has successfully achieved full compliance with the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1AA).
HubStar's technology, using machine learning, provides accessible virtual assistance and office visit coordination, aiming to eliminate barriers facing individuals with disabilities. It encourages purposeful attendance, re-establishes social connections, and facilitates reservation of desks, spaces, and resources necessary for productive workdays.
The WCAG 2.1AA offers an extensive set of guidelines to make digital content accessible to people with disabilities. On the other hand, VPAT provides a comprehensive template for evaluating software conformance with the Rehabilitation Act's accessibility standards. By achieving compliance, HubStar Scheduling promotes an inclusive user experience and assists organizations in determining whether a product adheres to governmental accessibility regulations.
According to the World Health Organization, individuals with disabilities constitute 16% of the global population. The achievement of accessibility compliance underlines HubStar's commitment to inclusivity, fostering more accessible, diverse, and inclusive hybrid workplaces.
The necessity of fully accessible workplace technology is two-pronged:
It empowers employees with disabilities by offering them control over their office visit and booking experience, enhancing wellbeing and performance.
It aids organizations, particularly governmental entities, local authorities, and educational institutions, in meeting stringent governmental accessibility regulations. Considering that web accessibility lawsuits have increased by 30% over the past five years, this development is crucial.
HubStar's CEO, John T. Anderson, said, "We are ecstatic about achieving accessibility compliance. Accessibility and inclusivity are our core values. We trust in technology's ability to eliminate barriers and allow everyone to realize their potential. We are committed to ensuring our hybrid working solutions transform the daily lives of all employees worldwide. This accomplishment reflects our unwavering commitment to innovative technology that is accessible to all, leading to a more connected, meaningful work experience."
For more information, visit hubstar.com.
Source: HubStar via Business Wire
