One of the most powerful voices in the
disability community, Giffords joins to ensure the digital future
we build is inclusive for everyone
TUCSON,
Ariz., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye,
Inc. (NASDAQ: AEYE), the industry-leading enterprise SaaS
accessibility company, today announced that Gabby Giffords, former
United States Congresswoman for
Arizona's 8th congressional
district, is joining its advisory board as part of her unwavering
dedication to accessibility and vision for an inclusive society. A
recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Giffords helps
enact policy change, challenges injustices and inspires millions
with her personal story of resilience, courage, and
perseverance.
"We are delighted to welcome Gabby Giffords to our advisory
board so we can collaborate on making the internet accessible to
those with disabilities," said David
Moradi, CEO, AudioEye. "Gabby's influence in the disability
community, paired with her passion for change, will help AudioEye
continue to make great strides in building solutions that close the
digital accessibility gap."
Gabby Giffords is a retired United
States politician who resigned from Congress in 2012 after
sustaining a severe brain injury during an assassination attempt.
Today, she helps raise awareness about aphasia, the language
impairment caused by injuries from her shooting. With over two
decades of public service, Giffords uses her gift for collaboration
to bring people together to solve issues that affect the lives of
millions.
"Online is a lifeline for the disability community. That's why
technological tools like news, shopping, banking, and search need
to be powerfully optimized for inclusivity," said Gabby Giffords.
"I look forward to partnering with AudioEye, whose commitment to
directly listening to and working with the disability community is
mission critical as we seek a more accessible internet."
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 103,000 customers like Samsung,
Calvin Klein, and Samsonite
— are accessible. Holding 23 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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Colton
Gateway Investor Relations
AEYE@gatewayir.com
949-574-3860
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