A pioneer in the digital accessibility
industry, Paciello brings four decades of knowledge and expertise
to AudioEye's digital accessibility offerings
TUCSON,
Ariz., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- AudioEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEYE) (the "Company"),
the industry-leading web accessibility platform, is pleased to
announce that Mike Paciello has
joined the Company as Chief Accessibility Officer. Paciello brings
over 40 years of expertise to this critical role, including
authoring the first book on web accessibility, founding The
Paciello Group (a pioneering accessibility solutions provider), and
co-founding/co-chairing accessibility industry committees to drive
advancements in policy and legislation.
"We are thrilled to have Mike join our team and feel he is
joining us at an exciting time as we launch into our next phase of
digital accessibility," said David
Moradi, CEO of AudioEye. "Mike is a pioneer of digital
accessibility with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by
individuals with disabilities in the digital world, and we look
forward to utilizing his extensive expertise as we work with
customers and the accessibility community."
In his role as Chief Accessibility Officer, Paciello will work
cross-functionally to inform, advise, and drive efforts to help
AudioEye continue as a strong partner and further meet the needs of
the disability community in which it serves. A technologist at
heart, Paciello is passionate about ensuring that people with
disabilities are not left behind in the digital society.
"I strongly believe that finding the right balance between
humans and automation is the combination we need to scale
accessibility in order to ensure compliance and usability,"
Paciello said. "People with disabilities are often edged out, and
where our entire ecosystem is centered around digital experiences,
most of these experiences aren't enabling people with disabilities
to equally participate. Our organizational goal is to contribute
and support the accessibility industry, and I'm excited to help
enhance the lives of users with disabilities and to work as a
strategic partner with our colleagues in the field."
As the former co-chair of the United States Federal Access
Board's Telecommunications and Electronic and Information
Technology Advisory Committee (TEITAC) and recognized by President
Bill Clinton for his contribution to
the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), Paciello has played a
pivotal role in shaping accessibility standards and practices. His
extensive knowledge and insights will be instrumental in driving
efforts around AudioEye's expanding accessibility platform.
Paciello recently joined AudioEye's HearSay podcast to discuss
the current state of digital accessibility, how businesses can
better prioritize accessibility efforts, and how we all can work
together to make the internet more inclusive.
To learn more about AudioEye, visit www.audioeye.com.
About AudioEye
AudioEye exists to ensure the
digital future we build is inclusive. By combining the latest AI
automation technology with guidance from certified experts and
direct input from the disability community, AudioEye
helps ensure businesses of all sizes — including over 107,000
customers like Samsung, Calvin
Klein, and Samsonite — are accessible and
usable. Holding 21 US patents, AudioEye helps
companies solve every aspect of digital accessibility with flexible
approaches that best meet their needs — from finding and removing
barriers to navigating legal compliance to ongoing training,
monitoring, and upkeep. Join AudioEye on its mission
to eradicate barriers to digital access.
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