Sitecues Explained

sitecues
Type:Internet company
Area Served:Worldwide
Foundation:[1]
Location City:Cambridge, Massachusetts
Location Country:USA
Key People:David Wu (CEO)
Products:sitecues
Parent:Ai Squared

sitecues is a Web-based (software as a service) solution that builds zoom and speech features into websites. The product enhances accessibility and usability for website visitors who experience visual and print difficulties. The site was launched by Ai Squared, the makers of ZoomText and assistive software.[2] Sitecues serves over 100 customer, among which are several California State Universities, large universities and libraries in the US, as well as some Federal and State government bodies.[3]

Overview

The product provides a badge that appears at the top bar of the browser and can be used by users having visual and print difficulties to zoom/magnify or listen to the selected text when browsing.[4] [5]

Partnerships

In May 2014, Ai Squared, the maker of sitecues and ZoomText, and GW Micro, the creator of Window-Eyes, have merged into one company. The companies joined forces and combined their infrastructure and resources to exploit computer users who are blind or visually impaired.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ai Squared Releases sitecues . https://web.archive.org/web/20160408233224/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-223056836.html . dead . 8 April 2016 . Wireless News . 2 February 2014 . 12 June 2014.
  2. Web site: New Product Launched: sitecues. aisquared.com. February 19, 2014. 2014-05-27.
  3. Web site: Sitecues – Making the Internet Accessible for People With Diverse Needs and Abilities HostAdvice. HostAdvice. en-US. 2017-08-03.
  4. Web site: Ai Squared Launches sitecues, a SaaS Solution That Builds Zoom & Speech on Websites. finance.yahoo.com. January 29, 2014. 2014-05-27.
  5. Web site: Make Your Website More Accessible with sitecues . . 18 June 2014.
  6. Ai Squared and GW Micro Join Forces . Market Wired . 1 May 2014 . 12 June 2014.