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By the People, for the People
PALCI Partners with EdPros Digital to Boost Digital Accessibility
The collaboration aims to help member libraries meet evolving accessibility requirements and regulations.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:00am
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The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration & Innovation (PALCI) has entered into a partnership with EdPros Digital, LLC to support its member libraries in addressing changing digital accessibility requirements and advancing compliance with federal regulations. The agreement will provide PALCI members with access to EdPros Digital's expertise and services, including accessibility audits, compliance strategy, remediation workflows, training, and ongoing support.
Why it matters
As digital resources and services become increasingly central to library operations, ensuring accessibility is critical for serving all patrons equitably. This partnership allows PALCI and its member libraries to proactively address evolving accessibility standards and regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
The details
Through the collaboration, PALCI member institutions can engage directly with EdPros Digital at discounted rates for a range of accessibility-related services. EdPros Digital will also work with PALCI to develop an accessibility-focused community of practice, providing opportunities for shared learning and best practices.
- The partnership was established on March 26, 2026.
The players
PALCI
The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI) is a nonprofit consortium of 81 academic and research libraries in Pennsylvania and the surrounding region, serving over 800,000 students, faculty, and staff.
EdPros Digital
EdPros Digital is a company that provides embedded support to higher education institutions for creating scalable, compliant, and accessible digital experiences.
Jill Morris
The Executive Director of PALCI.
Ian Kunkes
The CEO of EdPros Digital.
What they’re saying
“This new partnership provides PALCI and its members with access to much needed digital accessibility-related capacity, and allows the consortium to explore how it can better support libraries in meeting accessibility expectations as they continue to evolve.”
— Jill Morris, PALCI Executive Director
“Partnering with PALCI allows us to expand our impact in a way that is both scalable and deeply aligned with the needs of libraries. Our team is deeply rooted within higher education and library environments, and we know that sustainable accessibility solutions require more than one-off efforts. PALCI's trusted community and collaborative model create the ideal foundation for building lasting impact.”
— Ian Kunkes, CEO, EdPros Digital
What’s next
PALCI will work with EdPros Digital to develop and facilitate an accessibility-focused community of practice within and among PALCI member libraries, with opportunities for shared learning, including workshops, webinars, and open office hours with experts.
The takeaway
This partnership demonstrates PALCI's commitment to supporting its member libraries in meeting evolving digital accessibility requirements and ensuring equitable access to digital resources for all patrons.
