UserWay.org

We’re honored to share Sigal’s inspiring journey in honor of #WorldSightDay (10/10). Worldwide, 43 million people live with blindness, and 295 million face moderate to severe visual impairment (source: IAPB). Blind from birth, Sigal understands firsthand the importance of digital accessibility: "I feel very left out when I don’t have the accessibility I need." Watch to discover her powerful story 👇 #UserWay #A11Y #WebAccessibility Image description of video cover photo: Video thumbnail featuring Sigal Shwartz. The text reads ‘Meet Sigal Shwartz: Blind by birth, empowered by UserWay.’ To the right of the text, Sigal is pictured, holding a smartphone with assistive technology. The background has a gradient of light blue and purple, with the UserWay logo.

Thanks team! I’ve been lucky enough to work with a few companies focused on delivering exceptional digital experiences so it’s an honour to join Level Access where we are leading the charge to make all digital experiences accessible for every user. Special thanks to investors KKR and founders Timothy Springer for their trust and support. Let’s build better, for everyone.

We are excited to share that Mark Zablan will serve as the new Chief Executive Officer of Level Access, our parent company!   Zablan’s career has been defined by his success scaling groundbreaking tech companies, and his passion for impactful work. More details below 👇 

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 🔋 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗪𝗮𝘆: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗗𝗥 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 We’re excited to shine a spotlight on another dedicated #UserWay team member whose contributions help fuel our success daily. Get to know Marna 👇

Today (9/29) is #WorldDeafDay, marking the close of International Week of Deaf People 🌎. With over 1.5 billion people – 1 in 5 globally – experiencing hearing loss, the need for accessible websites for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing population is more vital than ever 💻. Here are a few quick ways to make your site more inclusive for this community:   · Add accurate captions and subtitles to all videos 🎬 · Provide transcripts for audio and multimedia 💬 · Use sign language videos for key information when possible Pictured: #UserWay’s Sabrina Pienica, Marketing Operations Specialist, proudly sporting inclusive UserWay swag 🤟. #InternationalWeekofDeafPeople #IWDP #DigitalAccessibility #UserWay #A11y Image description: UserWay’s Sabrina Pienica smiles, wearing a black t-shirt with the American Sign Language (ASL) hand signs spelling "UserWay" on the front. She is holding up her hand, signing "I love you" in ASL. The background features a modern office environment.

𝟳𝟭% 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. As we approach 2025, the value of inclusive web design has never been greater. It’s not just about legal compliance — it’s about creating digital experiences that everyone can enjoy. → Swipe for 5 actionable tips on inclusive web design and check out our blog for further insights: https://lnkd.in/dDiYpBWD #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #A11y *Stat source:  Click-Away Pound Survey Image description: Carousel of images. 1: " 5 essential tips for creating inclusive web design” 2: "1. Inclusive images. Use high-quality, clear images, and avoid using stereotypes or ambiguous visuals that may confuse or offend a broader audience." 3: “2. Content structure. Break your content into small, digestible sections with bold headers and subheaders. This makes it easier for users to read and navigate.” 4: “Conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to improve the accessibility of your websites and other digital offerings." 5. “3. Avoid content-based visuals. Make sure all images and   content include live text and descriptive alt text. This ensures your content is accessible to everyone, including screen reader users." 6: “4. Color contrast. Follow the W3C guidelines for color contrast, aiming for a ratio of 4.5:1 between background and text to enhance readability.”  7: "5. Keyboard navigation. Ensure that all content can be navigated using only a keyboard, as some users may have visual or motor impairments that prevent them from using a mouse.”   

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯? 💻 Check out UserWay’s Referral Partner Program! Key incentives include:    ·  Earn commissions while championing inclusivity   ·  Easily deploy and scale digital accessibility tools for your clients  ·  Partner with the pioneering AI-powered web accessibility solution 🤝   You focus on promoting #accessibility, and we’ll handle everything else – from billing to onboarding and support 🙌. Plus, you’ll earn a commission every time a customer subscribes through your link.    →  Sign up now to get involved in UserWay’s upcoming Q4 campaign, where you can boost your earnings from 10/1 through the end of 2024: https://lnkd.in/d-3nh9VW   #UserWay #DigitalAccessibility #A11y  Image description: Promotional graphic for UserWay's Referral Partner Program featuring a light blue and purple background with the UserWay logo at the top. The main text reads 'Discover UserWay's Referral Partner Program.' Below, a testimonial is presented inside a speech bubble from Karen Sokolow, Founder & Creative Director at Awaken Studio, which states: 'UserWay is the highest quality digital accessibility partner out there. The incentives for referral partners are second to none.'