About
PREP (by Continual Engine) is a comprehensive document accessibility and PDF remediation software designed for organizations that need to produce fully accessible digital content at scale. The platform automates and accelerates the remediation process for PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and more, ensuring compliance with WCAG, ADA Title II, Section 508, PDF/UA, AODA, RGAA, and other international accessibility standards. PREP combines AI-driven auto-tagging, an intuitive remediation editor, and powerful accessibility checking APIs to deliver high-quality outputs with minimal manual effort. Users can handle complex documents in-house—eliminating the need for expensive third-party vendors—and benefit from reported cost savings of up to 50%. The platform includes integrations and developer-facing APIs (PREP Auto Tag API, PREP Accessibility Checker API, and Invicta™ image alt-text generation APIs) for embedding accessibility into existing workflows. PREP is particularly well-suited for educational institutions (disability resource offices, instructional design teams), municipalities and government agencies, and financial services organizations that regularly produce large volumes of documents requiring accessibility compliance. Its collaborative features, scalability, and robust compliance coverage make it a leading choice for enterprise document accessibility programs.
Key Features
- AI-Powered Auto-Tagging: Automatically generates accessibility tags for PDF and document elements, drastically reducing manual remediation effort.
- Multi-Standard Compliance: Ensures documents meet WCAG, ADA Title II, Section 508, PDF/UA, AODA, RGAA, and other global accessibility regulations.
- Accessibility Checker API: Developer-facing API to programmatically audit documents for accessibility issues and integrate compliance checks into existing workflows.
- Image Alt-Text Generation: Uses the Invicta™ API to automatically generate descriptive alt-text for images embedded in documents.
- Collaborative Remediation Editor: An intuitive in-platform editor that allows teams to review, edit, and finalize accessible documents without needing external vendor support.
Use Cases
- University disability resource offices remediating course reading materials so all students, including those with disabilities, can access content equally.
- Government agencies ensuring public-facing PDFs and forms comply with Section 508 and ADA Title II mandates.
- Financial institutions making statements, reports, and regulatory documents accessible to customers with visual impairments.
- Instructional design teams remediating eLearning course materials and PPT presentations for accessibility compliance.
- Development teams integrating automated accessibility checking and auto-tagging into document generation pipelines via PREP's APIs.
Pros
- Significant Cost Savings: Organizations report up to 50% reduction in remediation costs by handling complex documents in-house rather than outsourcing.
- Broad Compliance Coverage: Supports a wide range of international accessibility standards including WCAG, ADA, Section 508, AODA, and RGAA in a single platform.
- Developer-Friendly APIs: Offers multiple APIs (auto-tagging, accessibility checker, alt-text generation) for seamless integration into enterprise document pipelines.
- Proven Enterprise Adoption: Trusted by leading universities (Virginia Tech, George Mason, Reed College) and government entities with documented positive outcomes.
Cons
- No Transparent Public Pricing: Pricing is not listed publicly; prospective customers must request a demo, which may slow down the evaluation process.
- Enterprise-Focused Scope: The platform is optimized for high-volume, organizational use cases and may be over-engineered for individuals or very small teams with occasional needs.
- Learning Curve for Complex Documents: Highly complex or non-standard PDF layouts may still require significant manual intervention despite AI assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accessibility standards does PREP support?
PREP supports a comprehensive range of standards including WCAG (2.1/2.2), ADA Title II, Section 508, PDF/UA, AODA, RGAA, BITV, EQA, EAA, Section 504, Section 752, and DDA.
What types of documents can PREP remediate?
PREP handles PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and other common document formats, remediating them for full digital accessibility compliance.
Does PREP offer APIs for developer integration?
Yes. PREP provides the PREP Auto Tag API, PREP Accessibility Checker API, and the Invicta™ image alt-text generation API to embed accessibility workflows into existing systems.
How much can PREP reduce remediation costs?
Continual Engine reports that organizations using PREP can achieve cost savings of up to 50% compared to manual remediation or outsourcing to third-party vendors.
Who is PREP best suited for?
PREP is ideal for educational institutions (disability resource and instructional design offices), government and municipal agencies, financial institutions, and any enterprise that regularly produces large volumes of documents requiring accessibility compliance.
