As the Internet becomes ubiquitous, webpages are growing in importance both as a communication channel and information resource. However, just as printed books, webpages represent formidable obstacles for stuggling students and professionals who have sensory, cognitive, or physical disabilities, as well as those who are English language learners. Due to the nature of web content is developed, websites typically are not in an accessible format.

To help organizations solve the barriers of the web, Aequus provides its Semantic Web Accessibility Platform (SWAP) to transform web content into accessible formats that can be read with the AspireREADER™ Using non-invasive methodologies,SWAP requires no prior knowledge of accessibility / disability needs and guides website administrators through the processes of achieving accessibility and conformance. Based on leading technologies, SWAP evaluates, remediates, and monitors all content issues and help organizations adhere to international standards (Section 508, W3C, etc) and much more. Without having to retrofit, re-do, or re-engineer current content, SWAP creates new, real-time "presentational" layers that enables organizations to correct, create, and launch fully accessible websites completely in-house.

When read with the accessible web browser module in the AspireREADER™, users can enjoy a similar multi-modal learning experience to that of digital talking books in addition to benefiting from enhanced page and sitemap navigation features. While AspireREADER™ performs best when webpages are SWAP-enabled, it can also be used for viewing and reading webpages that comply with W3C or Section 508 standards.

When combined with SWAP, AspireREADER™ is a powerful tool for enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions to provide accessible websites for struggling students and professionals. Additionally, it can be integrated into Learning Management Systems (LMS) to provide a rich eLearning experience.