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LeslieMcKerchie
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3 months ago

In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Accessibility Updates in Q2 2025

Welcome to our Q2 2025 update!

We’ve got plenty of progress and highlights to share because a lot can happen in just a few months. The group continues to grow, with 125 new members joining us this quarter, bringing us to 658 people who care about making things more accessible. That’s incredible, and we’re so glad you’re here.

Let’s take a look at what’s been happening!

Product Updates

Rise 360

  • New: Articulate Localization launched! Instantly translate Rise 360 courses into 70+ languages with fully integrated AI translation.
  • New: Generate text-to-speech audio and transcripts with AI Assistant.
  • New: Insert audio in text, quote, statement, image, list, carousel, flashcard, tabs, and accordion blocks.
  • Enhanced: Matching knowledge check blocks have been reworked to better reflect their original design while retaining full keyboard support and comprehensive screen reader integration.

Storyline 360

  • New: Articulate Localization launched! Instantly translate Storyline 360 courses into 70+ languages with fully integrated AI translation.
  • New: Insert AI-generated alt text for slide objects to improve accessibility.
  • New: Improve the accessibility of your content. Get actionable feedback based on key WCAG guidelines to instantly identify barriers like missing closed captions and disabled course playback speed.
  • New: Instantly generate high-quality captions for your audio and video content to boost accessibility.
  • New: Enjoy more sizing options for the modern player. Lock the player size or let it adjust to learners' browsers.
  • Enhanced: Create inclusive content from the start with a template that meets accessibility standards.
  • Enhanced: Use the Esc key to close any window in Storyline 360.
  • Enhanced: We improved the screen reader experience by adding a customizable player text label for the sidebar menu landmark.
  • Fixed: NVDA screen readers didn't follow the correct focus order.
  • Fixed: Closed captions showed up earlier than expected and could stack up on each other while using the seekbar.
  • Fixed: Screen readers incorrectly announced some graphic elements despite their being invisible to accessibility tools.
  • Fixed: Screen readers skipped some lightboxed content if the browser window was maximized or the system display scaling was set to 100%.

Other Updates

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