Benetech Accessibility Program

The “Benetech Accessibility Program” helps schools and universities to navigate Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing technical assistance, training, and resources. Leveraging recognized accessibility standards for digital content and evidence-based best practices, we help schools to increase their capacity to create more inclusive learning environments for students with disabilities.    

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Bookshare+

Bookshare+ is an inclusive learning platform that leverages AI-powered tools to ensure that all learning materials are accessible to students with disabilities. With Bookshare+, educators can transform any document – paper worksheet, Google Doc, LMS content – into easy-to-use formats that students can access with assistive reading tools. From simple text to complex STEM materials like equations, graphs, and scientific diagrams, districts and schools can ensure that all students have equal access to learning materials. 

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Bookshare 

Bookshare is an inclusive learning solution that makes reading easier for people who cannot access traditional print books. Our expansive talking ebook collection has over 1.3 million publisher-quality titles including textbooks, educational materials, children’s books, bestsellers, and new releases. Every book comes in multiple accessible formats that empower students to read in ways that work for them. Bookshare is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education and is free for US schools and students with qualifying disabilities. 

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GCA Global Certified Accessible (Born Accessible)

Benetech’s Global Certified Accessible (GCA) Program is an essential certification program for ensuring digital accessibility in the publishing industry. GCA ensures that publisher digital content complies with the EPUB Accessibility Conformance and Discovery 1.1 Specification and WCAG 2.2 AA requirements. The program leverages DAISY’s SMART tool, ACE by DAISY, and a custom GCA checklist, combining both automated and manual testing methods to validate EPUB files created by publisher workflows. Once an EPUB is validated, publishers receive actionable feedback to address any issues and establish sustainable accessible workflows.

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Benetech Approved EdTech Tool (BAET)

Benetech Approved EdTech Tool is a groundbreaking and timely service designed to advise and assist EdTech tool and app vendors in ensuring their products comply with the requirements of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps. DOJ rules for ADA compliance can be complex, and a lack of compliance may interrupt your company’s business, revenue, and customer relations. The Benetech Approved EdTech Tool service cuts through the complexity, providing a complete review of your offerings to help meet compliance standards.

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