Category: Add-On Platforms

• October 1, 2024

  YuJa Accessibility AutoPilot.AI Update – September 2024

  Accessibility AutoPilot Platform Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Accessibility AutoPilot.AI instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes a new wizard to customize the scope of AutoPilot.AI, the option to see a history of past scans, and a new accessibility check to resolve reading order issues.

  1. New Wizard to Customize Depth and Scope of Accessibility AutoPilot.AI
     In previous updates, we enhanced Accessibility AutoPilot.AI with the ability to remediate entire courses. We’ve now taken this functionality a step further by introducing a dedicated wizard setup page where administrators and instructors will be able to select specific file types and issues to address before running AutoPilot. Once AutoPilot runs, a real-time view of the issues being resolved will be shown.
     
  2. View a History of Courses Accessibility AutoPilot.AI Has Remediated
     Accessibility AutoPilot.AI now features a new History tab, allowing administrators to review all previously remediated courses. This tab provides detailed insights, showing the number of files remediated in each course and offering a comparison between the original and updated scores after remediation.
     
  3. New Accessibility Check for Remediating the Reading Order of PDF Documents
     We’ve enhanced Accessibility AutoPilot.AI’s capabilities to remediate the reading order of PDF documents to ensure accessibility tools, such as screen readers, can understand the flow of content.
     
• October 1, 2024

  YuJa Website Accessibility Widget Update – September 2024

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone Website Accessibility Widget

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Website Accessibility Widget instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes a redesigned Website Accessibility installation page.

  1. Redesigned Website Accessibility Installation Page 
     The Website Accessibility Widget installation page now offers a new visual interface with clearer step-by-step instructions, making it easier for Content Creators to install the widget on their website. We have also included a tutorial video directly on the installation page for those who would like to listen and follow along.
     
• September 30, 2024

  YuJa SmartSpeaker.AI Update – September 2024

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone SmartSpeaker Platform United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa SmartSpeaker.AI instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes the option to summarize long-form text with Gen AI and a redesigned installation page for SmartSpeaker.

  1. Summarize Articles and Other Long-Form Text into a Few Key Sentences With Gen AI
     Using our latest Gen AI capabilities, SmartSpeaker now features the option to take selected text on any website and condense it into a few easy-to-read sentences.
     
  2. Redesigned Installation Page for SmartSpeaker
     The installation page now offers a new visual interface with clearer step-by-step instructions, making it easier for Content Creators to install SmartSpeaker. We have also included a tutorial video directly on the installation pages for those who would like to listen and follow along.
     
• August 2, 2024

  YuJa AudioName Platform – August 2024

  AudioName Platform Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone

  We have successfully launched a new add-on to all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union.

   

  AudioName PRO allows you to record the pronunciation of your name and select your preferred pronouns so that others can address you correctly.

  1. Use AudioName to Create an Inclusive Learning Environment With Name Coaching
     AudioName allows you to introduce yourself exactly how you want, promoting an inclusive learning environment that enables others to read, pronounce, and hear your preferred name.
     
  2. Listen to Names to Hear their Correct Pronunciation
     Not sure how to pronounce someone’s name? We’ve all been there. With AudioName, you can listen to an audio recording of the person pronouncing their name.
     
  3. Create a Sense of Belonging by Selecting Your Preferred Pronouns
     With AudioName, you can choose your preferred pronouns, ensuring that others can address you correctly and respectfully.
     
• August 2, 2024

  YuJa Structural Remediation Max Add-On Platform Update – August 2024

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Structural Remediation Max Platform United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed a new tool for all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platforms residing in the United States, Canada, European Union, and Australia.

  1. Assign One-Time Credits to Panorama’s PDF Remediation Engine Max and Autopilot Pro
     In one-off cases where an institution requires more credits than their monthly limit, they can contact their Client Success Manager to add additional credits that will remain on their platform until used.
     
• June 21, 2024

  YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Update – June 2024

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Singapore Zone Structural Remediation Max Platform United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union.

  This update includes scoring rubrics to define how accessibility scores are calculated, a new audio player for Alternative Formats, use Panorama with Power BI, redesigned reports across the platform, semantically structured audio formats and Gradient Reader, publish OCR Reconstructed HTML content into Canvas as a page, customize the highlight color of issues, elements within documents will be highlighted when using PDF Remediation Engine Max, and more.

   

  1. New Scoring Rubric to Define How an Institution’s Accessibility Scores Are Calculated
     Considering an institution’s unique accessibility requirements, they now have the option to choose from various scoring rubrics that will be applied across their Panorama instance. These scoring rubrics will determine the accessibility scores of documents based on a strict set of criteria. To know how each rubric aligns with the types of documents an institution might have, administrators can review different scenarios to determine which rubric best suits them.
     
  2. New Audio-Player for Audio Podcasts and OCR Audio with Visual Waveform and Playback Speed Controls
     Our recent UI update incorporates a waveform to help visualize playback for audio-based Alternative Formats, including Audio Podcast and OCR Audio. Additionally, we provided speed controls, allowing listeners to customize the audio playback speed according to their preferences.
     
  3. Use Panorama With Power BI to Create Visual Analytics
     Users can download Panorama reports and upload them into Power BI to create visual analytics with their data. Learn more.
     
  4. New Redesign of the LMS Report – Compare the Accessibility Scores of Each Document Type
     We’ve redesigned the LMS Report and provided a new graph consolidating the previous Cumulative Accessibility Score and Score by Document Type charts. The new graph offers a comparative analysis of the institution’s overall accessibility with various document types, such as HTML content, PDFs, and DOCX files.
     
  5. New Redesign of the Issues Report – Compare the Number of Issues for Each Document Type
     We’ve redesigned the Issues Report and provided a new graph that allows administrators to compare their institution’s overall accessibility issues with selected document types to view which files contain the most issues. We’ve also updated the view for the Most Common Issues into a tabular structure for improved responsiveness with various screen sizes.
     
  6. New Redesign of the Content Report – Simplified Viewing of Data for Documents Processed and Alternative Formats Downloaded
     Previously, administrators would have to look at two charts to compare and analyze the files processed by Panorama and those processed by document type. We’ve consolidated both charts into a simple-to-view line graph showing the total files processed and files processed by each document type. Similarly, this feature extends to the Alternative Formats’ charts within the Content Report, showing the total number of Alternative Formats downloaded and a breakdown of each format downloaded.
     
  7. New Semantic Structure to Preserve the HTML Elements in the Gradient Reader
     Users viewing content within the Gradient Reader can choose to generate a Semantically Structured Gradient Reader, which will analyze the HTML content within the document to produce an accurate representation of the file.
     
  8. New Semantic Structure to Preserve the HTML Elements in an Audio Format
     Users will be able to perceive the semantic structure of audio content, allowing them to hear details like rows, columns, and bullet points, providing an auditory representation of the visual format.
     
  9. Ability to Fix HTML Accessibility Issues Within the Issues and Content Table
     The Issues and Content table in the Course Report will allow users to fix accessibility concerns for content created with WYSIWYG editors in their LMS.
     
  10. Publish OCR Reconstructed HTML Content as Canvas Pages
      The OCR Reconstructed HTML format can be generated for content and uploaded to Canvas as a page.
      
  11. Customize the Highlight Color of Issues Within Documents
      To ensure that highlighted issues remain visible on various background colors, users can customize the highlight color and adjust the spacing between the highlighted border and the text.
      
  12. New Redesign of the Storage Report – Compare the Total Storage Accumulated for Each Document Type
      We’ve redesigned the Storage Report to allow administrators to compare their institution’s overall file storage with different document types within a single graph.
      
  13. New Redesign of the Course Report – Compare the Overall Accessibility Score with Each Document Type
      We’ve enhanced the Course Report graph, enabling users to assess a course’s overall accessibility score and compare it with the accessibility scores of individual document types within the course. Users can also, based on preference, choose between a chart or table view for the files processed and Alternative Formats downloaded within the course.
      
  14. View the Total Number of Improved Documents Within Each Course
      Administrators can access the Course Analytics in their LMS Report to view the total number of documents improved in each course.
      
  15. Option to Ignore SSO Role Mapping in Favor of LMS Mapping
      Recognizing that most institutions favor mapping roles based on their LMS, administrators can choose to disable SSO role mapping. This ensures that user mappings are only determined by their LMS roles.
      
  16. Panorama Support for Canvas Rubrics
      We’ve expanded Panorama’s support within Canvas to provide Accessibility Reports for rubrics.
      
  17. Users Will Be Notified of Unsaved Panorama Settings
      When users navigate away from unsaved changes within the Panorama LTI app, they will receive a notification informing them that their changes have not been saved.
      
• June 20, 2024

  YuJa Accessibility AutoPilot Add-On Platform Update – June 2024

  Accessibility AutoPilot Platform Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update for all YuJa Panorama Accessibility AutoPilot Add-On Platforms residing in the United States, Canada, European Union, and Australia.

  1. AutoPilot Support Remediation for WYSIWYG Editors
     AutoPilot will automatically apply accessibility fixes for issues detected within WYSIWYG editors.
     
• June 20, 2024

  YuJa Structural Remediation Max Add-On Platform Update – June 2024

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Structural Remediation Max Platform United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to the YuJa Structural Remediation Max Add-On Platform for those residing in the United States, Canada, European Union, and Australia.

  1. Elements in PDFs Will be Highlighted When Hovered Over
     When viewing a document’s structural hierarchy, elements will automatically be highlighted when hovered over, allowing users to easily identify which content they are adjusting.
     
• June 20, 2024

  YuJa Website Accessibility Widget Update – June 2024

  Australia Zone Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone United States Zone Website Accessibility Widget

  We have successfully pushed an update to the YuJa Website Accessibility Widget for those residing in the United States, Canada, European Union, and Australia.

  1. New Redesign of the Website Report – Compare Content and Color Adjustments Over Time
     We’ve improved the Website Report graph, enabling administrators to compare color and content adjustments over time. Additionally, we’ve introduced a tabular structure to declutter the report and display only relevant information.
     
• May 24, 2024

  YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform Update – May 2024

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Himalayas Enterprise Archiving Add-On Middle East Zone United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, Middle East, Asia and the European Union. This update provides a new setting to specify the number of days media will remain in the exclusion list.

  1. Specify the Number of Days Media Will Remain in the Exclusion List
     Previously, content would remain in the exclusion list for 90 days. We have now provided the option for administrators to set a custom amount of days to keep items in the exclusion list.