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Evinced Introduces Tools for Enhanced Accessibility

In a significant move towards improving digital accessibility, Evinced, a leading software company specializing in creating accessible websites and mobile applications, has unveiled two groundbreaking resources designed specifically for developers. The new PCM tools and the Evinced chatbot are set to transform how accessibility is integrated into the coding process.

Bridging the Accessibility Gap for Developers

The tools aim to address a pressing issue: the under-representation of accessibility in the coding landscape. Historically, developers faced steep learning curves and challenges when attempting to ensure their code met accessibility standards. These new resources enable developers with little to no training in accessibility to code with confidence, knowing that they can easily integrate accessibility features from the outset without incurring significant additional effort.

PCM Tools

The PCM tools from Evinced play an essential role in enhancing coding practices. With rapid developments in AI-powered coding systems like Cursor and GitHub Copilot, the challenge remains that these tools often lack reliability regarding accessibility, having been trained on existing codes that are not accessible and susceptible to errors. Evinced's effort to infuse accessibility expertise into these AI models is crucial.

The PCM tools encompass four primary functions:

1. Plan: Developers can seek real-time advice from Evinced on how to enhance the accessibility of their requests before any code is written.
2. Build: The guidance provided is language-specific, offering relevant code enhancements as necessary.
3. Test: Evinced conducts a thorough accessibility analysis of the code generated, producing a customized and prioritized list of accessibility issues.
4. Correct: The AI coding system can attempt automatic fixes and carry out retests via Evinced until the code meets accessibility standards, all within a span of minutes.

This process is streamlined and demands minimal from the developers, presenting a stark contrast to traditional coding methods which often require extensive manual adjustments.

Evinced Chatbot

For organizations that haven’t yet adopted AI coding tools, the Evinced chatbot stands as a powerful accessibility resource. Integrated directly into the Visual Studio development environment, the chatbot provides immediate responses regarding accessibility right where developers are working. Its capabilities include code reviews and recommending tailored solutions within the developer’s programming language. Developers can accept modifications with a simple click, ensuring a seamless integration process.

Moreover, the chatbot offers customizable settings to align with an organization's specific accessibility guidelines, ensuring advanced security and compliance standards.

Proven Results

The originality of Evinced's approach in making these tools reliable for accessibility has shown promising test results. In blind benchmarking tests conducted in late 2024, experts identified the Evinced chatbot's answers as superior three times more often than those of widely regarded alternatives like ChatGPT-4. In tests performed with various AI models in summer 2025, Evinced demonstrated five times better performance than competitors when developing common web components.

The Evinced Mission

Navin Thadani, co-founder and CEO of Evinced, expressed that the company is rooted in a mission to prevent accessibility issues from surfacing in codebases. He emphasized how previous methods required developers to invest substantial effort in skill development and manual processes. With the launch of these new tools, even those lacking accessibility training can confidently tackle accessibility issues, marking a pivotal advancement in inclusive digital practices.

Evinced's commitment to innovation places it at the forefront of using AI for advancing digital accessibility solutions, continuing with a robust team dedicated to creating automated accessibility tools for various clients.

Developers and organizations interested in utilizing Evinced's PCM tools or the AI chatbot can discover more and schedule demonstrations on their official website.

About Evinced

Founded in 2021, Evinced has become the premier software solution for embedding accessibility within the web and mobile development processes of major organizations dedicated to creating inclusive experiences. Evinced's comprehensive suite of tools enables designers, developers, and accessibility professionals to automatically prevent, detect, and manage accessibility issues without delaying the overall time to market. Based in California, Evinced also maintains offices in Europe and Israel, backed by prominent investors such as Insight Partners and Microsoft’s M12 venture arm.